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Jack was working on a commissioned

2m high kiwi when The Shed visited.

He had welded up a frame from

20mm galvanized water pipe and

begun carefully selecting the right

pieces to attach as a base.

We headed down to the beach where

Jack began looking for appropriate

pieces of driftwood.

Drilling the frame ready for the wood

Below: Roofing Tek screws are used to hold
the sculptures together

Lining up a piece of rata

Every piece must be a perfect fit

Dragging a big kiwi leg home