Joe Diemer on "The Painless Appeal of Stainless Steel" – Hand-Eye Supply Curiosity Club Tonite!
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Join us Tonight at Hand-Eye Supply, in lovely downtown Portland, Oregon, as fine metalworker Joe Diemer leads us in an examination of the beguiling history and material facts of Stainless Steel!
Stainless steel is now 100 years old, and has many industrial accomplishments under its belt due to its strength, beauty, and stainlessness. Yet it remains an elusive medium to many artisans because of perceived challenges (such as the cost and skill of TIG welding). This is a shame since it pairs so well with glass, wood, and textiles – and is truly beautiful on its own.
Many of these challenges have simple but hard to find answers, and I will share what I have found. We’ll look at simpler pre-WW2 welding methods, discuss local suppliers, and have a demo on electropolishing: a fast method of polishing involving electricity running through acid. There will also be trivia prizes of my household wire goods.
Not in the greater Portland area? No problem! Join us live on our broadcast channel – the show begins at 6pm Pacific.
To whet your appetite peep Joe Diemer’s Handmade Birdcages
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