Great video. You have a nice collection of tools. I have some of the equipment you have and am always on the lookout for more. After watching your video I think I'll add a turning machine to that list. I have a wiring machine already. Again, Great video.
Thanks Steve! A turning machine is a tremendous help to prepare the tops of pieces for wiring - completely speeds things up. The trick is to not push the metal in while you turn the crank or you pull up too much material and then have too much to finish over the wire band and it can look sloppy after the wiring machine. As all of these, each machine behaves differently, and each takes time to get to know... :)
Very interesting video. As a journeyman Insulator I’ve been using all but a few of the tools you are and at least one you aren’t - a break, I have a 4 ft. and a 10 ft. Over the years I’ve played around with some copper, just love the stuff so I really appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Seems to be very hard around here to find any info on the subject. Thanks and please keep it coming. 👍🏽
I have a bar folder, which I sort of use as a break, but a real one would be such a treat! Bob has a few he uses but we don't need them as much. A 10ft would be amazing to see!! Thank you for watching!!
Thanks. Our breaks get a lot of use. We also have a Pittsburgh machine with an easy edger that get daily use. Easy edger does a similar job to your burring machine. On this video the guy uses what I think is a loose set of snips to put a burr(?) on the cup. I think that’s what it was. m.ua-cam.com/video/P-gQT-ZRbBA/v-deo.html# Thanks again!
I’ve been watching all of these, thank you so much for posting them! Hopefully soon there’ll be another woman making copper cookware, if I have my way 😃
Sara William again safety tip. The valves on propane tanks are notoriously leaky as compared to those on oxy/acet tanks, I have recently read of a rash of explosions caused by faulty propane tank valves stored inside rooms where furnaces and heaters with exposed pilot lights. As inconvienient as it is I have taken to storing my propane tanks out in the shed when I am finished with them. Just something to keep in mind. As regards your "slip" rolls, this "hvac worker person" :) produce lots of good work over the years with rolls just like that one!!!! Again great tools, nice shop!!! Bill
william dorn Thank you for your safety tips. I too have heard of propane tanks exploding and appreciate you watching out for me and anyone else working in their garages!! :)
Hahaha! Yes! But really, he mainly is just glad he has them in the garage so he can borrow them. He dabbles in woodworking so I borrow his saws sometimes. Thanks for watching - and you can find some of these things on Ebay - the old pieces - if you know what you're looking for! :)
You can use 100% pure cotton or I more commonly use housing insulation, like the pink stuff you'd find in house walls. Basically, stuff that doesn't catch on fire easily!
Yes, I do! You can ask for me for specifics via email at housecopper@gmail.com or check out some of the bigger wares at housecopper.com. :) Thanks for asking!
Why doesn't a tinsmith use a blacksmithing anvil? It seems the most all-round useful! So I'm sure there is a reason why they even make a tinsmith anvil, but I know know what that reason is! And the answer is: !!!???? Thanks a bunch!
I have a blacksmithing anvil, too...and while I don't know if there's an official answer, I'd say that the types of techniques and processes and builds done by a blacksmith vs a tin/coppersmith require different tools. There are things I do and make that the shape would never be possible on a blacksmith's anvil.
Sorry - not sure why you had trouble hearing. No one else has said anything, but I never know how things come through on the other end after the videos are created. My best!
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for giving us a peak into your workshop and thank you for keeping this craft alive!
You're very very kind. :) It really has been fun creating the shop, and like any tool junkie will tell you...one can never have enough tools!! :)
cool channel. i do some metal work and have been considering making my own copper sauce pan by hand. just what i was looking for.
Thank you! So happy it's all helping and helpful!
“Better you than me”… fascinating….👏🏼👏🏼
Great video. You have a nice collection of tools. I have some of the equipment you have and am always on the lookout for more. After watching your video I think I'll add a turning machine to that list. I have a wiring machine already. Again, Great video.
Thanks Steve! A turning machine is a tremendous help to prepare the tops of pieces for wiring - completely speeds things up. The trick is to not push the metal in while you turn the crank or you pull up too much material and then have too much to finish over the wire band and it can look sloppy after the wiring machine. As all of these, each machine behaves differently, and each takes time to get to know... :)
Very interesting video. As a journeyman Insulator I’ve been using all but a few of the tools you are and at least one you aren’t - a break, I have a 4 ft. and a 10 ft. Over the years I’ve played around with some copper, just love the stuff so I really appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Seems to be very hard around here to find any info on the subject. Thanks and please keep it coming. 👍🏽
I have a bar folder, which I sort of use as a break, but a real one would be such a treat! Bob has a few he uses but we don't need them as much. A 10ft would be amazing to see!! Thank you for watching!!
Thanks. Our breaks get a lot of use. We also have a Pittsburgh machine with an easy edger that get daily use. Easy edger does a similar job to your burring machine. On this video the guy uses what I think is a loose set of snips to put a burr(?) on the cup. I think that’s what it was. m.ua-cam.com/video/P-gQT-ZRbBA/v-deo.html#
Thanks again!
I’ve been watching all of these, thank you so much for posting them! Hopefully soon there’ll be another woman making copper cookware, if I have my way 😃
I like how you think!!! :) :)
Sara William again safety tip. The valves on propane tanks are notoriously leaky as compared to those on oxy/acet tanks, I have recently read of a rash of explosions caused by faulty propane tank valves stored inside rooms where furnaces and heaters with exposed pilot lights. As inconvienient as it is I have taken to storing my propane tanks out in the shed when I am finished with them. Just something to keep in mind.
As regards your "slip" rolls, this "hvac worker person" :) produce lots of good work over the years with rolls just like that one!!!! Again great tools, nice shop!!! Bill
william dorn Thank you for your safety tips. I too have heard of propane tanks exploding and appreciate you watching out for me and anyone else working in their garages!! :)
Does your husband ever give you grief about buying all those tools? I'm jealous of your collection - you really have some cool stuff.
Hahaha! Yes! But really, he mainly is just glad he has them in the garage so he can borrow them. He dabbles in woodworking so I borrow his saws sometimes. Thanks for watching - and you can find some of these things on Ebay - the old pieces - if you know what you're looking for! :)
what kind of fibre for re tinning copper?
You can use 100% pure cotton or I more commonly use housing insulation, like the pink stuff you'd find in house walls. Basically, stuff that doesn't catch on fire easily!
Do you sell any of your work?
Yes, I do! You can ask for me for specifics via email at housecopper@gmail.com or check out some of the bigger wares at housecopper.com. :) Thanks for asking!
Why doesn't a tinsmith use a blacksmithing anvil?
It seems the most all-round useful! So I'm sure there is a reason why they even make a tinsmith anvil, but I know know what that reason is!
And the answer is: !!!????
Thanks a bunch!
I have a blacksmithing anvil, too...and while I don't know if there's an official answer, I'd say that the types of techniques and processes and builds done by a blacksmith vs a tin/coppersmith require different tools. There are things I do and make that the shape would never be possible on a blacksmith's anvil.
Don't know if it's me or not, I can't hear much of what is being said. This the 4th or 5th video, so I give up.
Sorry - not sure why you had trouble hearing. No one else has said anything, but I never know how things come through on the other end after the videos are created. My best!
You know, when you get rid of the machinery, the art of the tinsmith isn't much different from that of the post 14th century armourer.
now THAT is a cool idea...it would be fun to be an armourer...