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"Kevin ... understands that sculpture is about rhythm and movement.... He has an intellectual engagement, a sense of making the sculpture work ... using the principles of design that have been time-honored through art history."
--Michael Stack, Professor of Art, Pima Community College East Campus, Tucson, Arizona




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Shop Math: Measuring & Leveling

How to Draw a Right Triangle Without a Square How to Draw a Right Triangle Without a Square
Dec 21, 2011
Kevin explains how to get an accurate corner without a square by using a tape measure and a simple formula he learned in the book Math to Build On from www.pipefitters.com.
How to Space Items Evenly and Easily How to Space Items Evenly and Easily
Aug 03, 2011
As he starts a new metal sculpture, Kevin provides tips and tricks for how to evenly space components.
Shop Math: Measuring With Calipers Shop Math: Measuring With Calipers
Jan 19, 2011
Machinist and sculptor Chuck Girard shows Kevin how to make easy measurements using calipers, keeping the math fun and easy.
Shop Math: How to Find the Center of Anything Shop Math: How to Find the Center of Anything
Jan 06, 2011
Kevin shares a quick and easy way to find the center of any irregular piece of sheet metal, wood, paper, etc.
Shop Math: How to Find the Center of a Circle Shop Math: How to Find the Center of a Circle
Dec 22, 2010
Kevin explains how to find the center of a circle using "shop math."
Working With Metal: How to Use a Laser Level Working With Metal: How to Use a Laser Level
Jun 09, 2010
When he needed to cut off all the bells on the recent commission Arabesque at the same level, artist Kevin Caron got a $15 laser level and pulled out a sanding belt to do the job.

Click here to see more about the sound sculpture Arabesque.
Working With Metal: How to Make it Level Working With Metal: How to Make it Level
Jun 03, 2010
Kevin is ready to hang the bells on his sound sculpture Arabesque, but he needs to make sure the bells hang straight. Using his level - and his level head - Kevin marks where he will drill through the metal for the bell pins.

Click here to see more about Arabesque.