Tools of the Trade: What to Bring!

Tools of the Trade: Expanded Edition

Artists can often be left confused and intimidated as they struggle to determine the correct tool to use to get a desired result. This is with good reason; many tools come with inadequate instructions for use (not to mention safety!). Add to the mix the fact that many artists like to work with widely varied materials, and the stage is set for this class...

In this new expanded 2-day workshop with found-object artist Keith Lo Bue, a myriad of tools and their uses will be covered in layman-ready and safety-first detail, with ample time for students to explore each of the techniques demonstrated.

Tools surveyed will include the Dremel tool, various hand drills, flex-shaft tool, jeweler's saw, and many others. In two information-packed days, students will be drilling, shaping, texturing and polishing metal, glass, stone, wood, ceramic, shell, plastic and more!

SUPPLIES:

• A bunch of misc. materials to practice/play with. You'll do well to have some scraps of sheet metal (copper, brass, etc) and a few small pieces of window glass, as well as a wide assortment of found objects (shells, beach glass, hardware, etc. etc - plenty of different materials to practice your tools on).

• 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 one for $30 that fits the bill: <http://toolprice.com/product/1292L> Be sure to charge up the battery before getting to the class!

For those who don't want to get the electric drill, Fiskars makes a good and very inexpensive one (like under $15!): <http://www.yourartsncrafts.com/fiskarsmanualdrill.html> It isn't as versatile, but it will work very nicely.

• Twist drill bits These are the 'regular' drill bits found in any hardware store. Don't buy any fancy 'split-point' or 'self-centering' bits, just a standard set - shouldn't cost more than $20.

• Pin Drill: Micro-Mark carries this as a 'Micro Hand Drill' : <http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=60348>

• Miniature drill bits: <http://www.amazon.com/piece-Small-Drill-61-80-Numbered/dp/B000GH6X3K>

• Piece of scrap wood to drill into

• Dremel or other brand rotary tool. If you've got one already, bring it with you. If you don't have one yet, get this model which will make you very happy: <http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-8000-02-Lithium-Cordless-Rotary/dp/B0000DEZL9>

• 2 bar clamps (an excellent bar clamp made by Erwin called 'Quik-Grip' can be found at places like Home Depot - get a medium sized clamp (not the tiny ones they sell, but the next larger)

• spring-loaded, or 'automatic' center punch. Can be found at most hardware stores, but go here to see what they look like (this is a lightweight version that is quite nice): <http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Pocket-Automatic-Center/dp/B00004T7RJ>

• small bench vise (about a 3" jaw is fine, or even smaller if you find one...most hardware stores have a few sizes)...there's a very small one displayed here: <http://jasmeetinternational.com/106.htm>

• glass cutter <http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm?page=itemView&itemsysid=182689>

• pair of safety gloves

• EYE PROTECTION - Safety glasses (your regular glasses aren't sufficient!)

* Rawhide hammer - <http://wire-sculpture.com/item.php?item=G3
4&curFile=wholesalecloseouts&PHPSESSID=783ecd1da13543eb278a9d924ce2eed5>

• jeweler's saw (get one ideally with a 5" to 8" 'throat'...Gesswein has a 4.75" saw frame that will do it: <http://www.gesswein.com/catalog/catalog.cfm?cat=2&sub=9&subsub=12&catalog=1&CFID=119556&CFTOKEN=8296871> and click on 187-1200 Flat Saw Frame 4 3/4")

• Jeweler's saw blades (get two sizes: <http://www.gesswein.com/catalog/catalog.cfm?cat=2&sub=9&subsub=3&catalog=1&CFID=119556&CFTOKEN=8296871>, 1 dz. of the 1 size (#185-0100) and 1 dz. of 2/0 size (#185-0020)

• Bench Pin <http://www.progresstool.com/pd_vslot.cfm>

• 3M Wet-Or-Dry Polishing paper - quite simply some of the coolest polishing equipment money can buy <http://www.progresstool.com/pd_3m_micron_finishing_paper_-_6_sheets_assortment.cfm>

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

See you there! Keith

	Tools of the Trade: Expanded Edition Artists can often be left confused and intimidated as they struggle to determine the correct tool to use to get a desired result. This is with good reason; many tools come with inadequate instructions for use (not to mention safety!). Add to the mix the fact that many artists like to work with widely varied materials, and the stage is set for this class... In this new expanded 2-day workshop with found-object artist Keith Lo Bue, a myriad of tools and their uses will be covered in layman-ready and safety-first detail, with ample time for students to explore each of the techniques demonstrated. Tools surveyed will include the Dremel tool, various hand drills, flex-shaft tool, jeweler's saw, and many others. In two information-packed days, students will be drilling, shaping, texturing and polishing metal, glass, stone, wood, ceramic, shell, plastic and more! SUPPLIES: • A bunch of misc. materials to practice/play with. You'll do well to have some scraps of sheet metal (copper, brass, etc) and a few small pieces of window glass, as well as a wide assortment of found objects (shells, beach glass, hardware, etc. etc - plenty of different materials to practice your tools on). • 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 one for $30 that fits the bill: <http://toolprice.com/product/1292L> Be sure to charge up the battery before getting to the class! For those who don't want to get the electric drill, Fiskars makes a good and very inexpensive one (like under $15!): <http://www.yourartsncrafts.com/fiskarsmanualdrill.html> It isn't as versatile, but it will work very nicely. • Twist drill bits These are the 'regular' drill bits found in any hardware store. Don't buy any fancy 'split-point' or 'self-centering' bits, just a standard set - shouldn't cost more than $20. • Pin Drill: Micro-Mark carries this as a 'Micro Hand Drill' : <http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=60348> • Miniature drill bits: <http://www.amazon.com/piece-Small-Drill-61-80-Numbered/dp/B000GH6X3K> • Piece of scrap wood to drill into • Dremel or other brand rotary tool. If you've got one already, bring it with you. If you don't have one yet, get this model which will make you very happy: <http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-8000-02-Lithium-Cordless-Rotary/dp/B0000DEZL9> • 2 bar clamps (an excellent bar clamp made by Erwin called 'Quik-Grip' can be found at places like Home Depot - get a medium sized clamp (not the tiny ones they sell, but the next larger) • spring-loaded, or 'automatic' center punch. Can be found at most hardware stores, but go here to see what they look like (this is a lightweight version that is quite nice): <http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Pocket-Automatic-Center/dp/B00004T7RJ> • small bench vise (about a 3" jaw is fine, or even smaller if you find one...most hardware stores have a few sizes)...there's a very small one displayed here: <http://jasmeetinternational.com/106.htm> • glass cutter <http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm?page=itemView&itemsysid=182689> • pair of safety gloves • EYE PROTECTION - Safety glasses (your regular glasses aren't sufficient!) * Rawhide hammer - <http://wire-sculpture.com/item.php?item=G3 4&curFile=wholesalecloseouts&PHPSESSID=783ecd1da13543eb278a9d924ce2eed5> • jeweler's saw (get one ideally with a 5" to 8" 'throat'...Gesswein has a 4.75" saw frame that will do it: <http://www.gesswein.com/catalog/catalog.cfm?cat=2&sub=9&subsub=12&catalog=1&CFID=119556&CFTOKEN=8296871> and click on 187-1200 Flat Saw Frame 4 3/4") • Jeweler's saw blades (get two sizes: <http://www.gesswein.com/catalog/catalog.cfm?cat=2&sub=9&subsub=3&catalog=1&CFID=119556&CFTOKEN=8296871>, 1 dz. of the 1 size (#185-0100) and 1 dz. of 2/0 size (#185-0020) • Bench Pin <http://www.progresstool.com/pd_vslot.cfm> • 3M Wet-Or-Dry Polishing paper - quite simply some of the coolest polishing equipment money can buy <http://www.progresstool.com/pd_3m_micron_finishing_paper_-_6_sheets_assortment.cfm> Please email me with any questions you might have that this page didn't address. See you there! Keith