Getting Attached: Supplies!

Getting Attached: Rivets Revealed!

If you're in the habit of reaching for glue when putting things together, prepare yourself for a game-changer!

Join international "stuffsmith" Keith Lo Bue for his newest online workshop extravaganza, Getting Attached: Rivets Revealed. From the comfort of your own home you'll virtually visit Studio Stuffsmith in Sydney and let Keith guide you through a score of methods to create one-of-a-kind connections that are not only stronger and more permanent than any glue, but are beautiful and elegant visual additions to your art.

Whether you are making jewelry, sculpture or even fixing a broken object, there will be a rivet method aligned perfectly to your needs. And you'll be amazed at the range of materials that can be riveted: metal, wood, plastic – and even glass, ceramic, paper and stone! No previous metalworking experience is necessary to create these amazing connections.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

The tools below are things I will be demonstrating in the class. If you are unsure about a particular tool, you'll have time to view it in action in the class, then decide if that tool is right for you. Alternately, for those who don't have any supplies yet I have assembled a pack of some of the essential tools that you can order from me <here>.

(NOTE - Many of these tools are linked to Amazon, so you can save on shipping to order several things through them):

• Hand drill. A cordless, variable-speed hand drill is perfect and will be one of the most useful tools in your home, trust me! <Here> is the perfect drill for those in the US, and it's a good value. Aussies, Bunnings has this one: <here>.

• Drill bit set. A simple and decently made set like this one <here>.

• Two additional 1/16" drill bits

• Piece of scrap wood to drill into

• Small ball-pein hammer. Available here, or in many hardware stores - just make sure it's a small one, about 4 ounces is perfect.

• Roll of 're-bar tie wire' Available here, or at many hardware stores near the cinder block and chain-link fencing. If you're going to look for it but you don't know what it looks like, be sure to click on the link to see it. NO GALVANIZED WIRE! It should be medium/dark grey to black in color.

• Bar clamps Here's a great one - and the micro-size ones are very useful as well, <here>.

• Spring-loaded, or 'automatic' center punch. Available here.

VISES - Note - you only need one of the three options for a vise below:

• Option 1 - 4" Rivet making Steel Hand Vise Available <here.> These are my newest tool offering, and are brand-tested to be great for holding the wire firmly enough to make successful rivets. Excellent tool!

• Option 2 - A small bench-mounted vise - US students <here>, Australian students <here> Don't mess around with other styles - they probably won't work, trust me on this!

• Option 3 - 4" Vise-Grip locking pliers Available here. If you've got a larger Vise-Grip already, you can use that, however these tiny ones are great for the job.

• Spring-loaded, or 'automatic' center punch. Available here.

• Flush-cutter. Available here. These are simply the best cutters for rivet making. They are a must for the class. Tell them they're for Keith Lo Bue's class and she'll give you 10% off!

• small steel bench block. Available here.

• Tubing - copper or brass. Assorted small sizes so you'll have some choice. A simple pack of three copper tubes, perfect for the class, can be found <here.> Australian students: <here>.

• An awl - Available here or in the bottom of toolboxes the world over! Note: An alternative to buying an awl: I'll show a homemade tool you can make in its place!

• Sharpie marker (fine point)

• Sheet metal & Found objects to rivet together....anything from large coins to sheet metal (a small sampler pack of brass sheet can be bought on Amazon here) will do. You can also collect non-metal items for riveting, like seed pods, books...just gather a bunch of things and you'll have plenty of options.

OPTIONAL TOOLS:

• Pin drill Available here. For drilling tiny holes - if you want to try some tiny rivets, get one of these and the two items following.

• Mini drill bits Available here. For drilling tiny holes with the pin drill, above.

• 19 gauge dark annealed steel wire Available here. This can also be found in many hardware stores. Aussies can order from me <here>.

• Jeweler's saw. Available here.

• Jeweler's saw blades. 2/0 size. Available here.

• Needle files. Available here.

• Dapping punches for making tube rivets I will demonstrate an alternative in which you can make your own tool for this,
but at this price, save the trouble! <Here>.

• Polishing Paper. Available here.

• Linesman pliers. For manipulating the steel wire. The Miniature linesmans are great for the finer wires. Get them <here>.

Please email me with any questions you might have that this page didn't address.

See you there! Keith

	Getting Attached: Rivets Revealed! If you're in the habit of reaching for glue when putting things together, prepare yourself for a game-changer! Join international "stuffsmith" Keith Lo Bue for his newest online workshop extravaganza, *Getting Attached: Rivets Revealed.* From the comfort of your own home you'll virtually visit Studio Stuffsmith in Sydney and let Keith guide you through a score of methods to create one-of-a-kind connections that are not only stronger and more permanent than any glue, but are beautiful and elegant visual additions to your art. Whether you are making jewelry, sculpture or even fixing a broken object, there will be a rivet method aligned perfectly to your needs. And you'll be amazed at the range of materials that can be riveted: metal, wood, plastic – and even glass, ceramic, paper and stone! No previous metalworking experience is necessary to create these amazing connections. REQUIRED TOOLS: The tools below are things I will be demonstrating in the class. If you are unsure about a particular tool, you'll have time to view it in action in the class, then decide if that tool is right for you. Alternately, for those who don't have any supplies yet I have assembled a pack of some of the essential tools that you can order from me <here>. (NOTE - Many of these tools are linked to Amazon, so you can save on shipping to order several things through them): • Hand drill. A cordless, variable-speed hand drill is perfect and will be one of the most useful tools in your home, trust me! <Here> is the perfect drill for those in the US, and it's a good value. Aussies, Bunnings has this one: <here>. • Drill bit set. A simple and decently made set like this one <here>. • Two additional 1/16" drill bits • Piece of scrap wood to drill into • Small ball-pein hammer. Available here, or in many hardware stores - just make sure it's a small one, about 4 ounces is perfect. • Roll of 're-bar tie wire' Available here, or at many hardware stores near the cinder block and chain-link fencing. If you're going to look for it but you don't know what it looks like, be sure to click on the link to see it. NO GALVANIZED WIRE! It should be medium/dark grey to black in color. • Bar clamps Here's a great one - and the micro-size ones are very useful as well, <here>. • Spring-loaded, or 'automatic' center punch. Available here. VISES - Note - you only need one of the three options for a vise below: • Option 1 - 4" Rivet making Steel Hand Vise Available <here.> These are my newest tool offering, and are brand-tested to be great for holding the wire firmly enough to make successful rivets. Excellent tool! • Option 2 - A small bench-mounted vise - US students <here>, Australian students <here> Don't mess around with other styles - they probably won't work, trust me on this! • Option 3 - 4" Vise-Grip locking pliers Available here. If you've got a larger Vise-Grip already, you can use that, however these tiny ones are great for the job. • Spring-loaded, or 'automatic' center punch. Available here. • Flush-cutter. Available here. These are simply the best cutters for rivet making. They are a must for the class. Tell them they're for Keith Lo Bue's class and she'll give you 10% off! • small steel bench block. Available here. • Tubing - copper or brass. Assorted small sizes so you'll have some choice. A simple pack of three copper tubes, perfect for the class, can be found <here.> Australian students: <here>. • An awl - Available here or in the bottom of toolboxes the world over! Note: An alternative to buying an awl: I'll show a homemade tool you can make in its place! • Sharpie marker (fine point) • Sheet metal & Found objects to rivet together....anything from large coins to sheet metal (a small sampler pack of brass sheet can be bought on Amazon here) will do. You can also collect non-metal items for riveting, like seed pods, books...just gather a bunch of things and you'll have plenty of options. OPTIONAL TOOLS: • Pin drill Available here. For drilling tiny holes - if you want to try some tiny rivets, get one of these and the two items following. • Mini drill bits Available here. For drilling tiny holes with the pin drill, above. • 19 gauge dark annealed steel wire Available here. This can also be found in many hardware stores. Aussies can order from me <here>. • Jeweler's saw. Available here. • Jeweler's saw blades. 2/0 size. Available here. • Needle files. Available here. • Dapping punches for making tube rivets I will demonstrate an alternative in which you can make your own tool for this, but at this price, save the trouble! <Here>. • Polishing Paper. Available here. • Linesman pliers. For manipulating the steel wire. The Miniature linesmans are great for the finer wires. Get them <here>. Please email me with any questions you might have that this page didn't address. See you there! Keith