Materials List for David H. Clemons Demonstration

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Are there books you would suggest students read before taking this online demonstration?

There are no recommended books.

                                                                                                                                        

What is the range of techniques you intend to cover?

piercing, texturing techniques, grinding, soldering, welding, basic forming, hydraulic press compression forming, tap and die

                                   

Is there any additional information that could be useful to students trying these processes in their own studio?

Pewter is a contaminant in silver soldering and annealing processes for nonferrous metals. Prepare a specific area within your studio to execute pewter projects. You can use many of your general metalsmithing tools to work with pewter with the exception of fine files. Ideally, it is best to use tools dedicated to pewter work. Any tools or areas in your studio that may cross over into your general metalsmithing practice should be thoroughly cleaned after the completion of your pewter work. Pewter is a metal with some unique properties lending an immediacy and fun to working with the metal. I look forward to working with you in this introduction to the material.


What should students have for the demonstrated project?

I would recommend having a work apron and the usual safety items normally utilized for metalworking, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.


A hydraulic press is ideal for the compression forming technique demonstrated here, as it offers the most control. If students do not have a press they can use a large vise lined with blocks on either side of the shaker. They would then tighten the vise to create compression. They may have to alter the height of their shaker to allow for the maximum spread of their vise jaws. With this option they would need to perform a repeated method pressing and rotating the form in the jaws.  


If students do not have access to an anvil or stake that can be used to bouge a fabricated cylinder, I would suggest procuring a large dowel or piece of pipe at least 1 " and up to 2”in diameter that could be held by a vice. PVC pipe is good as it is easiest to cut and drill if necessary. Metal pipe will work but is more difficult to cut or purchase smaller lengths.


Below is a resource list for materials, tools, and equipment used in the demonstration:

14 Gauge Sheet, 6”x 12”, 2 pieces

Contenti

Item No. 235-062


Extra Low Temp Solder, 1 spool

Stellar Technical

Item No. 97-125-20


Harris Stay Clean Flux, 1 bottle             

Rio Grande

Item No. 503032


Flex Shaft or Multipurpose Tool for drilling, texturing, & buffing

Rio Grande

Item No. 117534


8” Half Round Bastard File (or comparable)                              

Grainger

Item No. 24N367         


Friedrich Dick Flat No. 2 Cut File 

Rio Grande

Item No. 114700


Friedrich Dick ½ Round No. 2 Cut File                

Rio Grande

Item No. 114708


Needle File Set 0 Cut            

Rio Grande

Item No. 114258


6” ½ Round Carbide File, (optional)      

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 81725A19


No. 2 Herkules Saw Blades, 1 gross

Rio Grande

Item No. 110046GR


Utility Tweezers

Rio Grande

Item No. 115057


Wire Cutters

Rio Grande

Item No. 111825


Metal or Aviation Shears                      

Rio Grande

Item No. 111429


Rawhide Mallets 9 oz

Rio Grande

Item No. 112218


Forging Hammer

Rio Grande

Item No. 112530


Planishing Hammer                  

Rio Grande

Item No. 112402


Solderite Pad 12" x 12" x 1/2"

Rio Grande

Item No. 502052


Blowhorn Stake or 2” Wooden Dowel or Pipe

Hardware Store


8mm Ball Bur

Rio Grande

Item No. 345530


Egg Bur

Contenti

Item No. 332-951E


No. 49 Drill Bit

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 29045A774


No. 7 or 13/64” Drill Bit

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 29045A727


¼” - 20 Tap

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 2636A27


¼” - 20 Die

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 2576A451


¼”-20 Nylon screw

Hardware store


Dap Set

Rio Grande

Item No. 112152


Smith Mini Torch

Rio Grande

Item No. 500029


Mini torch Tip No.3

Rio Grande

Item No. 500080


Smith Air Acetylene Torch

Rio Grande

Item No. 500105


Smith No. 0 Torch Tip               

Rio Grande

Item No. 500156


Smith No. 00 Torch Tip            

Rio Grande

Item No. 500155


Annealing pan 7” with Pumice              

Rio Grande

Item No. 502046


Cotter Pins 5/32” diameter x 1.5” long, 1 box   

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 90520A112


Binding Wire Low-Carbon Steel .048”, 1 Spool              

McMaster-Carr

Item No. 8870K12


0000 Steel Wool

Grocery or Hardware Store


Baking Soda, 1 small box

Grocery Store


Assorted Wet/Dry Sand Paper (120-400), at least 2 each

Hardware Store


Hermes Assorted Sanding Pads

Rio Grande

Item No. 337398


Leather Working Gloves (no fabric at fingers)

Hardware Store


Jax Pewter Black, 1 bottle         

Rio Grande

Item No. 335295


Simichrome Polish, 1.75 oz. tube 

Rio Grande

Item No. 331126


Sunshine Cloth

Rio Grande

Item No. 337030

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