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Assembling Your Desert Steel Agave: A Quick Start Guide

Metallic Octopus Agave plant sculpture in a desert setting with clear blue sky

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Emperor Agave

Sharkskin Agave

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Octopus Agave

Whale's Tongue Agave

Sawtooth Agave

Contents



Step 1

Line up the holes leaf in leaf1 with the bolt and pin on part A (as seen in figure 1). Stack

leaves in ascending order (Number of leaves may vary depending on model and size).

Once all leaves are stacked, secure with the included washer and nut (as seen in figure 2).

Step 2

Apply pressure to the leaves to achieve the desired volume and shape.


Enjoy the final look



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Jordon Turberfield

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