004_ArtMetal_Radio_Christmas_Extravaganza.mp3
With the holidays just around the corner, Frosty and I put together our Christmas Wish Lists and share them with you and your loved ones. We had to make this a fast paced show so we could get all of our wishes out in the open. Following are links to the items we think will make a great gift for you metalheads out in cyberland… oh, and btw, just to set the record straight. Even though Joel Kopischke’s “I’m Your Snowman Baby” references Frosty in his song, Frosty is NOT a phoney!… but this song is so good, I just had to share it with you!
Music from the PodSafe Music Network:
Joel Kopischke’s “I’m Your Snowman Baby”
Podsafe for Peace Produced by Slau and co-written by Orlando Pagan, the idea for this benefit project was initiated by Adam Curry. All proceeds from the sale of this recording will be donated to UNICEF.
From Lynda Metcalfe Jewelry
Lynda is doing some really beautiful mokume gane jewelry, and the price for this labor intensive metalwork is fantastic! For those of you who are not familiar with the Mokume Gane process, it is a method of joining/laminating several different metal alloys in a billet and then slicing cross-sections to show the underlying patterns.
Check out Lynda’s web site at: http://www.lyndametcalfe.com
Pendant: $84 as shown on neckring
Earrings: $68
From Bill Roberts-Ornamental Metalsmith
Bill, who is a blacksmith and jeweler has made some tiny little hammers that are a must have for the metalsmith. Pictured here are a few of the hammers he has available which run between $25 and $45 each. He also has some lil’ anvils available… all in sterling.
http://www.CustomDesignMetalArts.com
From Welding Depot.com
WeldingDepot — Auto Darkening Helmet Powerweld View 1.58″ x 3.54″ Solar Variable Shade 9 - 13
Technical Information:
UV/IR Protection: Up To Shade 13
Sensitivity Adjustment Control
Delay Control
Switching Speed: <2 Milliseconds
Case: Plastic
Viewing Area: 1.58″ x 3.54″
Sensors: 2
Light State Shade 3
Dark State 9 - 13
Automatic Shut Off 15 min.
Battery Power w/ Solar
Operating Temp: 23 -131 Degrees F
1 Year Warranty
Cost: $63
WeldingDepot — Crews� Blackjack S2110 Metal Temples / Clear
Crews� Blackjack S2110 Metal Temples / ClearDon’t gamble with eye protection. Deal your workers the Blackjack� from Crews. With these sleek, style-conscious safety glasses, everybody wins. You play it safe. Your workers play it cool.
Cost: $6.43
WeldingDepot — Apron Waist 24″
Waist Apron 24″Select split cowhide offers good comfort, heat, flame and abrasion resistance Adjustable waist belt fits 32 to 44″ waist Double Kevlar� stitching, and riveted stress points offer extra durability
Cost: $8.48
From Northern Tool and Equipment
Steiner Welding Safety Kit, Model# KITAN | Welding Accessories | Northern Tool + Equipment
Steiner Welding Safety Kit, Model# KITANComplete welder’s safety kit includes heavy-duty leather gloves, leather apron, Krazy Kap head covering, welding helmet, and fire- and heat-resistant Velvet Shield blanket in a 20in. x 12in heavy-duty canvas carry bag. See below for additional product information.In StockShip Wt. 13.0 lbs…
Cost: $99.99
From Contenti - Jewelry Making Supplies - Basic Tool Kit
- “Complete Metalsmith” Book
- Bench Pin with holder
- Ring Clamp
- Sawframe
- Sawblades (2 dozen)
- Plier Set (4) with case
- Flat/Half Round Plier
- Swiss Hand File
- Swiss Half Round File
- Swiss Needle File Set (6)
- Steel Bench Block
- Burnisher
- Scriber
- Divider
- Steel Square
- Steel Ruler
- Brass Sliding Gauge
- Cross-Locking Tweezer
- Ring Mandrel
- Rawhide Mallet
- Chasing Hammer
- Metal Snips
- Torch Lighter with flints
- Soldering Pik
Cost: $206.00
http://www.piehtoolco.com/
Peih Tools has a large selection of blacksmithing tools but is my choice for tongs. Billy Tongs are hand forged from 4140 steel and very reasonably priced at $30-35 for most sizes and models. Any of these fine tongs would put a big FAT grin on my face Christmas morning.
http://www.centaurforge.com/
Centaur Forge has been around for decades and has a huge selection of blacksmithing and farrier’s tools with a very complete selection of hammers, top and bottom tools including fullers, flatters, swages, punches and set chisels. One of my christmas wishes is for a Centaur 8lb. straight pein sledge.
http://www.hammersource.com/
Home of the 32 lb! X pein sledge for only $59.99! This may be a typo but if it’s not I don’t want to tick off the smith that can swing this beast! If it’s not a mistake then this unbelievably too heavy sledge hammer would be an excellent bargain for a smith wanting to make an Oliver type treadle hammer.
The show sounded great, I loved the song, you two guys have a great rapport going. Hope to see you in the new year, will be practicing conga.
Peace,
Jon