"Hey look what I found"

I was poking through one of my goody bins, and came across a "Ti Light". (click link for tech specs)
So here it is, up for grabs, with a fresh Green Self Lighting Gas Vial installed.
Olive Drab Green anodized with a OD Green lanyard.
USA price is $95.00. !!SOLD!!
I'll accept a USPS Money Order as well.
As always, send me an Email if you'd care to place an order.
Thanks for taking the time to have a look here,
Kenn
 

"Nebuli SE"

Well here we go again.....
I've started the second, and final run of the Nebuli knives.
Machining is complete on the frames.
I'm waiting for my CPM S30V to arrive, so I can get going on the blades.
These I've designated "SE's" as in Second Edition, yeah I know way to think outside the box eh?
There are a few minor changes from the originals, most notably I'll be using flat head screws in place of the button heads this round.
Look close in the picture, and you'll see a half dozen "Lefty" frames in there for my South Paw brethren.
There is NO LIST, I'll be posting a few for sale at a time on a first come first served basis as I complete them.
Some will be plain, some will be anodized, and some will be extra fancy. I'm not sure what extra fancy will entail, but they'll be cool;)
I'll keep you all posted on their progress,
Kenn 

"Titanium Ring With SLGVS"

Up for sale is one of three prototypes of my "Ti Ring".
This ring is a 10 1/2 size.
Ring material is grade 2 commercially pure Titanium.
Featuring three 2mm * 8mm Green Self Lighting Gas Vials.
The vials are captivated in the ring using 3 #2-56 Stainless Steel socket set screws.
The vials can be viewed through the crown, as well as the side opposite the retaining screws.
This ring features some additional "flair" lines on the sides.
Asking price is $375.00. !!Sold!!
Please send me an Email if you're interested.
Thanks for looking,

"Pea Whistles" Sale On!!

Update:
The boxes are here, so feel free to place an order.
Again, my apologies for the delay.

Hey all,
I have for your consideration the 1st. wave of "Pea Whistles".
These are made from 6061-T6 Aluminum, and feature a 6mm Air Soft pellet as the Pea.
The finish is just plain right out of the CNC. I kinda like the machine lines on them myself.
USA price is $45.00.
Also, I have so many folks looking forward to these that I'm going to put a 2 per person limit on them.


These have been a long time coming, and I thank you all for being patient with me.
Please send an Email to jordanmetalart@gmail.com to make a purchase.
Kenn
EDIT: I was able to obtain a sound meter, and these come in at 106.6dB

"I could use a nap"

How's this for production?
Yup there's 120 Whistles setting there, go ahead count them.
Late Wednesday the Boss said it would be a few more days until I got the next job for the one of Machining Centers from the Lathe guys.
I jumped at the opportunity, and asked if I could run my Whistles since it was open.
The downside, was I had to redo all my programs since I had written them for the other CNC. That was a late evening.
So, these bodies are all machined.
I still need to make the caps, deburr everything, tie lanyards, and bag & tag.
While they aren't quite ready this is much better than mid November I was planning on.
By the way I believe my Wife thinks I have moved to the shop.
Kenn

"See A Whistle Machined"

Hey folks,
Just thought you'd like to see one of the shops CNC Machining Centers in action.
Here I am milling my "Pea Whistles".
The coolant is turned off, and the cycle was previously run.
The video is more to show off the machine than seeing chips fly.
Yeah, I'm only running one pallet.
I got word late yesterday afternoon that my next job in this Machining Center would be held up until Monday.
So I took the opportunity, and asked if I could use it today through the weekend to get started on the Whistles.
This is just the first two operations of the six needed to make a complete Whistle.
Enjoy,

"Success....Finally"

Hello,
Sorry for the long lag time between posts, but I've been stacking cord wood all week after work.
I'm a bit wiped out.
Anyway, now for the good news.
I have succeeded in getting the "Pea Whistles to work".
I'll post some pictures of the working model this evening.
Kenn

EDIT: Here are the pictures as promised.
I'm very pleased to have found a solution to the venturi that not only works great, but is aesthetic to the design.

"Top Secret"

It's a ring, and it's in Titanium.
Still in the design stage.
Oh yeah, it will have Self Lighting Gas Vials....hehehe
This is a rough image done in Master Cam.

"Is It Slow In Here, Or Is It Just Me?"

Hey there folks,
No I haven't forgotten about you all.
I have just been busy trying to tune the Pea Whistles, and along the way I have been doing rough designs on a few other projects.
Please be patient, as I hope to have the revamped prototype Pea Whistle ready to show off in a week or two.
Also, I'd like to welcome the new followers that have signed on to the Blog. Howdy kids;)
Thanks,
Kenn

"A Few Stragglers"

Hi all,
I happened across a few of the "Ti Lights" yesterday, and well here they are for your purchasing pleasure.
Here is a LINK to all the tech info on them.
Here's what's available:
0 Piece in Plain Satin finish with Green SLGV.  !!Sold!!
0 Piece Spectrum anodized with Green SLGV.  !!Sold!!
0 Piece Brass anodized with Green SLGV. !!Sold!!
USA price is $95.00.
As always, send me an Email if you'd care to place an order.
Thanks for taking the time to have a look here,
Kenn 

" The Spanner Bullet"

Okay folks,
Up for your consideration are my new Spanner Bullets.
These are in .500 Diameter 6AL-4V Titanium, and are .750 in length.
As seen in the photos these fit this "specific type" of knife quite nicely.
Not much else to say, so I'll let the pictures do the talking:)
USA price is $40.00. !!Sold Out!!
Please Email jordanmetalart@gmail.com to place an order.
I appreciate you taking the time to have a look,
Kenn

"Micro Bit Twists"

Do you ever need a screwdriver for a quick adjustment, but are away from the tool box or the kitchen junk drawer?
Well here we have the "Micro Bit Twist", made of 316 Stainless Steel this tool is .375 thick X .625 wide over the .312 radii X .625 high not including the bit. The bit holder is a 1/4 hex machined .400 deep. In one side is a SS #8-32 socket set screw to hold the bit in place, I include a 5/64 short arm Allen wrench for this.
While the tool comes with a #2 Phillips bit you can replace it with any 1/4 hex bit that is to your liking.
For this run I opted to go with a small ss split ring instead of the para cord lanyard.
USA folks your price is $30.00. Sold
Please Email jordanmetalart@gmail.com to place an order.
Thanks for looking,

"A Few More Bic Buddies"

Well since these flew out the door the 1st. time, I decided to run a few more.
These are made from Grade 2 commercially pure Titanium with a bead blast finish.
They press onto the end of the regular size Bic lighters.
The screwdriver bit has been carbidized for a little extra wear resistance.
Using the fulcrum method these make a nice bottle opener while protecting the lighter from chipping.
Each one comes with the SS split ring as in the photo, and a brand new Bic.

Here's what's available:
1 Plain Bead Blast. !!Sold!!
Blue. !!Sold!!
Kinda Greenish, it's on the green lighter in the pic. !!Sold!!
2 Spectrum. !!Sold!!
USA folks, your price is $60.00.
Please send an Email to jordanmetalart@gmail.com if you're interested.
Thanks for looking,
Kenn

"V2 Ti Drive"

Well hello again,
This evening I have a few "Version 2 Ti Drives" available.
The last time I made my original "Ti Drives" I wasn't immediately able to get the 16GB Micro Cruzers I usually use.
I purchased 4 of the regular ones in the hopes that they would be the same inside after breaking them out of their plastic housings.....not even close.
I did find the Micro Cruzers to complete the  original drives, but had the 4 others left over.
So a little designing, and here is what I came up with.
Simpler than the originals in that they are fixed instead of the USB being able to retract, hence the lower pricing.
I decided to leave the machining marks on these just for a change of pace.
For what it's worth I will not be making this version again, and there are 5 in total.

Here's what I have available:
0 Plain. !!Sold!!
0 Blue anodized. !!Sold!!
0 Spectrum anodized. !!Sold!!
USA your price is $115.00.
Please send an Email to jordanmetalart@gmail.com  if you're interested.
Thanks folks,

"Bic Buddies"

Okay kids,
After a long while fiddling with the design on these I finally have a few available.
These are made from Grade 2 commercially pure Titanium with a bead blast finish.
They press onto the end of the regular size Bic lighters.
The screwdriver bit has been carbidized for a little extra wear resistance.
Using the fulcrum method these make a nice bottle opener while protecting the lighter from chipping.
Each one comes with the SS split ring as in the photo, and a brand new Bic in my choice of color
USA folks, your price is $60.00.
Alas I posted these on a forum last night with the intention of listing them here as well.
Well, I lost my satellite Internet before that could happen, my apologies folks:(
!!All Sold, Thanks!!
Moore Cutlery will be receiving 6 pieces as well.
Please send an Email to: jordanmetalart@gmail.com if you're interested.
Thanks for looking,
Kenn

"One Off 3.5" Mega Ti Light"

Hi all,
Today I have an interesting "one off" Ti light for your consideration.
This is made from  .500 diameter 6AL4V Titanium, and is 3.5" in length.
It has 4 viewing slots featuring 17 holes each.
Inside is a Green .200 dia. x 2.562ish self lighting gas vial.

The vial is held in via a 1/4-20 ss set screw.
I drilled through the set screw for yet another viewing option.
At the top of the lantern is a copper inlay for added niftyness.
This piece has a nice satin finish.
Price for USA folks is $165.00. **SOLD**
If you're interested, please Email me at jordanmetalart@gmail.com
Thanks for your consideration,
Kenn

"Bic Buddy Rev #1"

Well folks,
I was at the shop the entire day Saturday, and was only able to produce one piece.
I'm not to happy about it, but you'll have those days.
Any way as you can see the new ones now have a screwdriver tip on one side.
I added a nice "ear" for the split ring, and decided to do away with the lock bar feature.

So I think I'll try again tomorrow to get a few more machined up.

Thanks for looking,

Kenn

 

"Remember The Proto Bic Buddies?"

Well then,
While you all are BBQing, and relaxing this long weekend I'll be at the shop whipping up a batch.
The production ones will be a bit different so you'll have to check back to see what's new:)
Be safe kids,
Kenn

"I Don't Do Custom Work, But"

How could I say no when requested to make a custom Titanium engagement ring box?
Honestly, I was honored to be asked.
The machining is all done, other than a slot for a Self Lighting Gas Vial.
After that, it's on to the final polishing.
Enjoy the photos,
Kenn

"Ti Lights"

Wow,
It's May already I suppose I should break out the lawn tractor, and other seasonal implements.
Anyway I've run another batch of "Ti Lights" that are all set to go.
These are made from .540 diameter 6AL4V Titanium, and are 1.270 in length. There are four viewing portals featuring five .093 diameter holes with a 45 degree counter sunk slot. These have a nice satin Scotch Brite finish on them. Inside is a 3mm x 23mm Self Lighting Gas Vial. Once again the Vial is captivated by the para cord lanyard.
I think I'll attach one to my John Deere key ring...:)
Here's what's available:
0 Pieces in Plain Satin finish, and a Green vial.
0 Piece in Plain Satin finish, and a Ice Blue vial.
CONUS Price on these is $95.00 each.
If you're interested please Email jordanmetalart@gmail.com with your color choice as well as your payment preference.
As always thanks for looking,
Kenn

"Ti Drives"

Hello all,
Up for your consideration are a few "Ti Drives".  !!SOLD!!
 The Titanium housings measure .375 thick, 1.000 wide, and 2.375 in length.
Once again the innards are a 16GB SanDisk Micro Cruzer.
These feature a very nice brushed finish, and have a Green 2mm * 8mm Self Lighting Gas Vial installed on the back side.
Price is $265.00.
You can send me an Email to jordanmetalart@gmail.com if you are interested.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by,
Kenn

"Field Hone"

Well I have had this idea for  a while now, and had some time to make a couple of prototypes.
The handle is .375 diameter 6AL4V Titanium, while the business end is .250 diameter micro grain carbide.
I have been saving my broken carbide end mills for some time now figuring I'd could come up with some use for them, so that's where the micro grain carbide was sourced.
I surface ground a flat onto the carbide, and then with my carbidizer added a layer to the flat to give the surface some texture.
Okay, while can't re profile your blade with it.
If you're out camping, and dull up your Jared Ryan Price friction folder slicing Lemons to garnish Margaritas on a hunk of firewood for all your friends you can resharpen it with this little hone.
Hope you like em,

"A Few In Process Items"

Hey kids,
Check em out, I have a few in process items I thought you all might like to take a gander at.
1st. up are a couple of new Lanterns I've been working on.
These are made from 1" diameter Lucite, and encapsulate a Green 18mm sphere.
I still need to add a lanyard/split ring feature, and then polish em up.
They were done completely in the mill, no lathe.
The radius on the cap really magnifies the sphere.
I doubt they will become a regular item as the spheres are quite costly themselves.
A neat project none the less.

Next we have a few Ti Drives in process.
Still need to do the final fitting, polishing, anodize, and install the Self Lighting Gas Vials.
The good news is as soon as these are complete, I'll be going hog wild on the Pea Whistles.
There will be a large run of them, so there should be plenty to go around.
Enjoy the weekend, Kenn

"Glowy Goodness"

Hello all,
I was looking through a box today, and came across this goody.
"The Glow Disk" while nothing spectacular, it a neat little bauble.
Made from Red Brass with Glow Epoxy added, this piece looks the same on the opposite side as well.
This is the only one kids;)
How's $40.00. !!SOLD!!
Email jordanmetalart@gmail.com  if you're interested.
Thanks for stopping by,
Kenn