Good Morning,
I have a tiny batch of Titanium Atwrenches available. These have been stamped with my antique diemaker stamps and are all different. And they are anodized all different colors as well. There are only a dozen of these so it will be one per customer and the price is $70 plus shipping. To keep it simple I'll just pick one unless you have a strong preference which can be indicated by email or comments field in the shopping cart. As always, thanks for stopping by today. :)
Sold Out! Thanks so much. :)
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Bead Blasted MetWrenches
Hi Folks,
Hope you had a great weekend! It was good here. I didn't think about working for 4-5 days so it was nice to have a few days completely off. Anyway, I have a couple of things I want to get done before the end of the year...
I have a small batch of bead blasted Metwrenches available. Less than twenty pieces so I'll make it one per customer and the price is $60 plus shipping.
Sold Out, thanks!
Hope you had a great weekend! It was good here. I didn't think about working for 4-5 days so it was nice to have a few days completely off. Anyway, I have a couple of things I want to get done before the end of the year...
I have a small batch of bead blasted Metwrenches available. Less than twenty pieces so I'll make it one per customer and the price is $60 plus shipping.
Sold Out, thanks!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas Boys and Girls!
Thank you so much for all your interest and support this year. I am truly blessed and I owe it all to you! :)
I wish you the very best Christmas and New Year's filled with much happiness and prosperity. Be safe and stay tuned for an interesting and exciting 2010.
I wish you the very best Christmas and New Year's filled with much happiness and prosperity. Be safe and stay tuned for an interesting and exciting 2010.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
No ABCards this Week
The Atwood Business Cards encountered a glitch so will not be ready this week. Hopefully we'll get them squared away for next year.
As you can see the dingdongs left off the beginning and the end marks on the ruler scale. I purposely made a ruler scale that was supposed to be centered in the space on this tool. That way if the machine marked it a little to the left or right then it would not matter if it lined up with the end of the ruler or not. I had to trash a few of the rulers earlier this year because they missed a mark.
But, they used the files for the old rulers which do not have the end marks that we specifically created for the ABC. The end marks should be spaced one increment over on either end and they are the same length as the 1 and 2 hashmarks. Same thing on the reverse of the tool which is metric. However, they say that they can run them through again and add the marks so we'll see...this sample is bead blasted but I'm hoping most of them would end up stonewashed. Otherwise, it's a nice tool. :)
From the insert card:
The Atwood Business Card combines 21 wrench functions in a single wallet sized 420 stainless steel card tool. Features include six SAE sizes: ¼, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, ½, 9/16. Metric sizes include 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16mm in the center set and 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15mm in the righthand set. ¼ and 5/16 nut driver openings and 5/16 bottle opener are included. Two rulers complete the package.
As you can see the dingdongs left off the beginning and the end marks on the ruler scale. I purposely made a ruler scale that was supposed to be centered in the space on this tool. That way if the machine marked it a little to the left or right then it would not matter if it lined up with the end of the ruler or not. I had to trash a few of the rulers earlier this year because they missed a mark.
But, they used the files for the old rulers which do not have the end marks that we specifically created for the ABC. The end marks should be spaced one increment over on either end and they are the same length as the 1 and 2 hashmarks. Same thing on the reverse of the tool which is metric. However, they say that they can run them through again and add the marks so we'll see...this sample is bead blasted but I'm hoping most of them would end up stonewashed. Otherwise, it's a nice tool. :)
From the insert card:
The Atwood Business Card combines 21 wrench functions in a single wallet sized 420 stainless steel card tool. Features include six SAE sizes: ¼, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, ½, 9/16. Metric sizes include 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16mm in the center set and 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15mm in the righthand set. ¼ and 5/16 nut driver openings and 5/16 bottle opener are included. Two rulers complete the package.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Fancy Chigger Drawing
Hey Everyone,
It was an excellent turnout as usual. Thanks to everyone who signed up and I hope your holidays are going great so far.
OK, the numbers are:
17 fiveminutes
23 melman8r
32 ultona
42 ih8dos
88 Jarndyce
121 supertuscan
135 ichem
158 Buckaroo
204 spyglass
205 oasisob1
210 karen
216 elt_exas
218 nimsypdx
227 ddml
I will send out emails in a couple of minutes, thanks again folks!
It was an excellent turnout as usual. Thanks to everyone who signed up and I hope your holidays are going great so far.
OK, the numbers are:
17 fiveminutes
23 melman8r
32 ultona
42 ih8dos
88 Jarndyce
121 supertuscan
135 ichem
158 Buckaroo
204 spyglass
205 oasisob1
210 karen
216 elt_exas
218 nimsypdx
227 ddml
I will send out emails in a couple of minutes, thanks again folks!
Fancy Chigger SUSale
Hello folks,
Finally got around to shooting some pics of these cute little fancy Chiggers with Face Grinds and glow dots. I have just 14 of these and they will be $65 each plus shipping. The Sign Up Sale will run until 7PM Eastern Time today, Sunday, December 20th and winners will be announced shortly after.
SUSale is over...results to come shortly.
List of Entrants
Sign Up Sale Rules
Finally got around to shooting some pics of these cute little fancy Chiggers with Face Grinds and glow dots. I have just 14 of these and they will be $65 each plus shipping. The Sign Up Sale will run until 7PM Eastern Time today, Sunday, December 20th and winners will be announced shortly after.
SUSale is over...results to come shortly.
List of Entrants
Sign Up Sale Rules
MetWrench with Face Grinds
Good Morning,
Looks like we dodged the bullet as far as the big snow storm is concerned. We didn't even get a dusting! I'm grateful because I was dreading all the cleanup and we already have lots of snow on the ground with much more to come no doubt. Best of luck digging out to the folks south of here though.
Anyway, I have two dozen MetWrenches available with extra grip Face Grinds. These are pretty cool looking. Because there's a small number I'll keep it at one per customer and they will run $65 plus shipping. As always, thanks for stopping by and hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend.
Sold Out, thank you!
Looks like we dodged the bullet as far as the big snow storm is concerned. We didn't even get a dusting! I'm grateful because I was dreading all the cleanup and we already have lots of snow on the ground with much more to come no doubt. Best of luck digging out to the folks south of here though.
Anyway, I have two dozen MetWrenches available with extra grip Face Grinds. These are pretty cool looking. Because there's a small number I'll keep it at one per customer and they will run $65 plus shipping. As always, thanks for stopping by and hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend.
Sold Out, thank you!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
MetWrench
Hi folks,
I have half the batch of MetWrenches done and ready to go. These are 5/32" thick S30v steel and feature Metric wrench sizes 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15mm. Also a heavy duty prytip/screwdriver and a bottle opener with distinctive M shape to denote that it is a Metric tool. There are no lefties, no titanium pieces, no stamped pieces and no glow dots on any of these. Pretty much a straight ahead batch this time.
Metwrenches are $60 each plus shipping. Thanks for taking time to stop by and hope your holidays are pleasant so far.
I have half the batch of MetWrenches done and ready to go. These are 5/32" thick S30v steel and feature Metric wrench sizes 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15mm. Also a heavy duty prytip/screwdriver and a bottle opener with distinctive M shape to denote that it is a Metric tool. There are no lefties, no titanium pieces, no stamped pieces and no glow dots on any of these. Pretty much a straight ahead batch this time.
Metwrenches are $60 each plus shipping. Thanks for taking time to stop by and hope your holidays are pleasant so far.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
SlotShots
Good Morning folks. Sorry for the delay there...I had a bunch of family holiday related preparations and events to attend to. Finally got the SlotShot portion of this BigShot batch finished.
These have the same diamond knurl on them but feature three slots milled into the top ring. They are sized to accept the standard colored self lighting 1.5 x 5mm gas glow tubes that many of guys enjoy. I am not supplying the tubes, you will have to procure and install them yourselves if you want these. Alternatively, the slots could be filled with epoxy and glow powder mixture if you don't want to mess with the tubes or left alone, they look great left open too. The best current tube source is Bart on the Candlepowerforums Marketplace:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=194646
The SlotShots are $60 plus shipping.
Sold Out, thank you!
These have the same diamond knurl on them but feature three slots milled into the top ring. They are sized to accept the standard colored self lighting 1.5 x 5mm gas glow tubes that many of guys enjoy. I am not supplying the tubes, you will have to procure and install them yourselves if you want these. Alternatively, the slots could be filled with epoxy and glow powder mixture if you don't want to mess with the tubes or left alone, they look great left open too. The best current tube source is Bart on the Candlepowerforums Marketplace:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=194646
The SlotShots are $60 plus shipping.
Sold Out, thank you!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Diamond Knurl BigShots
Good Morning Folks,
OK, I have some BigShots available with diamond knurling. These are really beautiful and I'm kicking myself that I didn't do some with diamond knurling before. Anyway, I didn't make a whole lot of them this time around but I'll certainly keep this style in mind for any future batches. Diamond Knurl BigShots are $55 plus shipping.
I have not yet finished the SlotShot version but hope to work on them later today for release tomorrow. They cost me a bit more to make so will be priced accordingly.
All Gone, thank you!
OK, I have some BigShots available with diamond knurling. These are really beautiful and I'm kicking myself that I didn't do some with diamond knurling before. Anyway, I didn't make a whole lot of them this time around but I'll certainly keep this style in mind for any future batches. Diamond Knurl BigShots are $55 plus shipping.
I have not yet finished the SlotShot version but hope to work on them later today for release tomorrow. They cost me a bit more to make so will be priced accordingly.
All Gone, thank you!
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Update for December
Lots of stuff in the works.
I'll be finishing up the next batch of BigShots today. These have a heavy diamond knurl on them. They look and feel terrific. A portion of the batch are SlotShots and feature 3 milled slots in the top knurling ring that are sized to accept 1.5 x 5mm self lighting gas tubes. I will not be filling these slots but users can obtain their own tubes if desired and epoxy them in. There are sources on Candlepowerforums for the tubes.
Yesterday I sent out the Metric Atwrenches to be heat treated. We should see those completed around the end of next week.
The Atwood Business Cards are coming along well and should be ready to send to the laser engravers by the end of this week for the rulers to be applied. I'm not sure what the turn around time will be on those but hopefully it is about one week.
I have another SUSale coming in a day or two as well.
I'll be finishing up the next batch of BigShots today. These have a heavy diamond knurl on them. They look and feel terrific. A portion of the batch are SlotShots and feature 3 milled slots in the top knurling ring that are sized to accept 1.5 x 5mm self lighting gas tubes. I will not be filling these slots but users can obtain their own tubes if desired and epoxy them in. There are sources on Candlepowerforums for the tubes.
Yesterday I sent out the Metric Atwrenches to be heat treated. We should see those completed around the end of next week.
The Atwood Business Cards are coming along well and should be ready to send to the laser engravers by the end of this week for the rulers to be applied. I'm not sure what the turn around time will be on those but hopefully it is about one week.
I have another SUSale coming in a day or two as well.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Talonite MSOPThing Results
Once again the turnout was terrific for this one. Thanks to everyone who signed up! I wish I had enough of these for everyone but alas there are only nine...
14 rockfen
85 del
109 sidb
132 Figurado
180 wrightbrain
255 MarkR
298 spaceecho
370 Atomu
376 Better late than never
I will send emails out shortly, thanks again folks.
14 rockfen
85 del
109 sidb
132 Figurado
180 wrightbrain
255 MarkR
298 spaceecho
370 Atomu
376 Better late than never
I will send emails out shortly, thanks again folks.
Talonite MSOPThing SUS
Hi Folks,
I finally got around to making some sheaths and finishing up these talonite MSOPThings that have been sitting on the shelf for the past two years. For those that aren't familiar with talonite it is an exotic cobalt based alloy that is completely salt water resistant. It is rare, expensive and a pain to work with. All of these tools have Glowcord handle wrappings and feature my antique satin finish, kydex sheath and bead chain.
Anyway, I have only nine of these little knives available and that is the end of the batch of them. The price will be $250 plus $15 shipping in the US or $30 for Express Mail International. The Sign Up Sale will run until 9PM Eastern Time tonight, December 3, 2009. Remember, one entry per person please, duplicates will be discarded before the drawing. As always, thanks for stopping by!
Entry List
Sign Up Sale Rules
I finally got around to making some sheaths and finishing up these talonite MSOPThings that have been sitting on the shelf for the past two years. For those that aren't familiar with talonite it is an exotic cobalt based alloy that is completely salt water resistant. It is rare, expensive and a pain to work with. All of these tools have Glowcord handle wrappings and feature my antique satin finish, kydex sheath and bead chain.
Anyway, I have only nine of these little knives available and that is the end of the batch of them. The price will be $250 plus $15 shipping in the US or $30 for Express Mail International. The Sign Up Sale will run until 9PM Eastern Time tonight, December 3, 2009. Remember, one entry per person please, duplicates will be discarded before the drawing. As always, thanks for stopping by!
Entry List
Sign Up Sale Rules
Rainbow Perfbabies
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
G3 BeeBaby
Hello folks,
These are pretty much the last pieces from the recent G3 Prybaby batch and there are only a few available. I will keep it at one per customer once again...price is $70 plus shipping. After these are gone I will be moving on to something different and will post a production update very soon. Some good stuff coming this month so stay tuned and as always, thanks for stopping by!
All Gone!
These are pretty much the last pieces from the recent G3 Prybaby batch and there are only a few available. I will keep it at one per customer once again...price is $70 plus shipping. After these are gone I will be moving on to something different and will post a production update very soon. Some good stuff coming this month so stay tuned and as always, thanks for stopping by!
All Gone!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
G3 Swordbaby
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year, not the least of which is the support of you, my many fans. Thank you so much folks, your enthusiasm and generosity never ceases to amaze me.
Hope you all have a terrific holiday weekend filled with the 3 Fs: family, friends and football. :)
Don't eat too much turkey and drive safe!
Hope you all have a terrific holiday weekend filled with the 3 Fs: family, friends and football. :)
Don't eat too much turkey and drive safe!
Friday, November 20, 2009
More Tipplers
Saturday, November 14, 2009
G3 Prybabies
Hi Folks,
I just got a batch of steel G3 Prybabies back from heat treat yesterday. These have the nice semi shiny Stone Aged™ finish on them for a cool instant antique look. The finish feels buttery smooth in the hand and resists scratching very well. Also, this batch is slightly thicker than the previous ones so the pieces are extra beefy. Improvements to this batch include larger teeth for better grip. Wrench sizes include 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 and 9/16. There are no lefties in this run, sorry.
Sold Out, thanks!
I just got a batch of steel G3 Prybabies back from heat treat yesterday. These have the nice semi shiny Stone Aged™ finish on them for a cool instant antique look. The finish feels buttery smooth in the hand and resists scratching very well. Also, this batch is slightly thicker than the previous ones so the pieces are extra beefy. Improvements to this batch include larger teeth for better grip. Wrench sizes include 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 and 9/16. There are no lefties in this run, sorry.
Sold Out, thanks!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Drum Roll...
Holy mackerel, I can't believe the turnout on this one, wow! Thanks so much for your interest folks.
OK, the numbers chosen at random from the 429 who entered excluding the duplicates are:
12 grateful1- Ducks
16 David- Chestnut Leaves
109 trichos- Two Lions and Sword
145 Figurado- Farmer's Medley
160 mattb375- Owls
166 clwaller- Star Flowers
181 splitrocket- Sword Hilts
237 TrivQuad - Clovers
245 Big Al- Tiny Boats
296 Demp - Tiny Crowns
314 spectralkinesis- Bees
404 hluckgs- Spade Leaves
I will be sending out emails right now to the winners, thanks everyone.
OK, the numbers chosen at random from the 429 who entered excluding the duplicates are:
12 grateful1- Ducks
16 David- Chestnut Leaves
109 trichos- Two Lions and Sword
145 Figurado- Farmer's Medley
160 mattb375- Owls
166 clwaller- Star Flowers
181 splitrocket- Sword Hilts
237 TrivQuad - Clovers
245 Big Al- Tiny Boats
296 Demp - Tiny Crowns
314 spectralkinesis- Bees
404 hluckgs- Spade Leaves
I will be sending out emails right now to the winners, thanks everyone.
SUS: Special Minis
Happy Friday Folks!
Today I'm offering the very last of the S30v Steel Mini Prybaby XL batch and these are the fanciest. These special pieces feature my antique satin finish and are embellished with glow dots and decorative stamps. I only have the twelve pieces pictured below and the price on them will be $85 plus shipping.
The way I will do this Sign Up Sale is at 9PM Eastern Time tonight I will do the drawing as usual. I will post the drawn numbers with the winner's screen name next to it and send emails to the winners. The winners can choose which piece they want in the order that I receive the replies. So, the lucky winners should reply to me with first choice, second choice, etc. As the payments are received and the pieces are chosen I will update the winner list on the blog with each person's selection.
Please read the SUS rules posted below. No duplicate entries are allowed, one entry per person please. Dupes will be discarded.
Drawing will be held at 9PM Eastern time and results posted shortly thereafter. Thanks everyone, I always appreciate your interest and participation!
Drawing has ended, results will be posted shortly. Thanks to all who signed up, it was an amazing turnout!
List of Entrants
SUS Rules
Clockwise listing of the pieces:
1. SOLD-Bees
2. SOLD- Sword Hilts
3. SOLD- Ducks
4. SOLD-Farmer's Medley: rooster, horse, duck, strawberry
5. SOLD-Tiny Boats
6. SOLD- Two Lions and a Sword
7. SOLD- Chestnut Leaves
8. SOLD-Owls
9. SOLD- Tiny Crowns
10. SOLD-Star Flowers
11. SOLD- Clovers
12. SOLD-Spade Leaves
Today I'm offering the very last of the S30v Steel Mini Prybaby XL batch and these are the fanciest. These special pieces feature my antique satin finish and are embellished with glow dots and decorative stamps. I only have the twelve pieces pictured below and the price on them will be $85 plus shipping.
The way I will do this Sign Up Sale is at 9PM Eastern Time tonight I will do the drawing as usual. I will post the drawn numbers with the winner's screen name next to it and send emails to the winners. The winners can choose which piece they want in the order that I receive the replies. So, the lucky winners should reply to me with first choice, second choice, etc. As the payments are received and the pieces are chosen I will update the winner list on the blog with each person's selection.
Please read the SUS rules posted below. No duplicate entries are allowed, one entry per person please. Dupes will be discarded.
Drawing will be held at 9PM Eastern time and results posted shortly thereafter. Thanks everyone, I always appreciate your interest and participation!
Drawing has ended, results will be posted shortly. Thanks to all who signed up, it was an amazing turnout!
List of Entrants
SUS Rules
Clockwise listing of the pieces:
1. SOLD-Bees
2. SOLD- Sword Hilts
3. SOLD- Ducks
4. SOLD-Farmer's Medley: rooster, horse, duck, strawberry
5. SOLD-Tiny Boats
6. SOLD- Two Lions and a Sword
7. SOLD- Chestnut Leaves
8. SOLD-Owls
9. SOLD- Tiny Crowns
10. SOLD-Star Flowers
11. SOLD- Clovers
12. SOLD-Spade Leaves
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
BigShots
Monday, November 09, 2009
Bead Blasted Basic Minis
Howdy all,
I have about two dozen bead blasted Basic Minis available. These are exactly like the Mini XL pictured below but without the bend...this will be pretty much the end of the batch with 20+ pieces.
Either one of these bead blasted Basic models are $45 each plus shipping.
The Minis are sold out, thank you very much.
I have about two dozen bead blasted Basic Minis available. These are exactly like the Mini XL pictured below but without the bend...this will be pretty much the end of the batch with 20+ pieces.
Either one of these bead blasted Basic models are $45 each plus shipping.
The Minis are sold out, thank you very much.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Bead Blasted Mini XL
So You Want Cool and Different?
I have several dozen Mini Prybabies available that are decorated with my antique diemaker's stamps. These are Original Minis so they are small, thick and hefty. I have many different stamped images and also different finishes including stonewashed, antique satin and bead blasted. So due to the great variety I have decided to avoid confusion and try to keep it simple...if you want one of these I will send you what I send you and there is no choice available, it's just too complicated to try to let people choose. Many of these are one of a kind and with some of the others such as the crowns, maple leaves, thistles and clovers I have several of each available. They are all pretty cool though so I think folks will like them.
These are $55 plus shipping and it is a one per customer sale.
Sold Out, thanks!
Here's a small sample of the designs:
These are $55 plus shipping and it is a one per customer sale.
Sold Out, thanks!
Here's a small sample of the designs:
Monday, November 02, 2009
More DotShots...
...I have a few More available.
Howdy folks,
I have a new wave of fancy DotShots available. Also a small number of the Original BigShots as well but I will get to those in a future sale. For those who may be unfamiliar with this product, these are 3 fl oz capacity stainless steel shot glasses, just the right size for a couple of ice cubes and a splash of your favorite libation. Turned and milled from a solid bar of 303 stainless steel, they weigh in at a hefty 1/2 lb each. If you're looking for an unusual Christmas gift for person who has everything then this would be a great one.
The only change made to this run was a slightly rounder and beefier lip to match the smaller Tippler shot glass a bit better. Otherwise they are identical to the previous batches. These are $55 each plus shipping and due to the weight I am only offering the Express Mail option for international buyers. Thanks!
Howdy folks,
I have a new wave of fancy DotShots available. Also a small number of the Original BigShots as well but I will get to those in a future sale. For those who may be unfamiliar with this product, these are 3 fl oz capacity stainless steel shot glasses, just the right size for a couple of ice cubes and a splash of your favorite libation. Turned and milled from a solid bar of 303 stainless steel, they weigh in at a hefty 1/2 lb each. If you're looking for an unusual Christmas gift for person who has everything then this would be a great one.
The only change made to this run was a slightly rounder and beefier lip to match the smaller Tippler shot glass a bit better. Otherwise they are identical to the previous batches. These are $55 each plus shipping and due to the weight I am only offering the Express Mail option for international buyers. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Greenies
Monday, October 26, 2009
Plain Perfies
Alrighty then. I have some plain unanodized titanium Perforated Prybabies available today. These have a stonewashed finish. They are $90 plus shipping.
I still have more pieces to process from the batch so there will be more waves beyond this one. I'll probably do some green ones next.
Thanks for stopping by folks, much appreciated!
These are gone for now but there are more on the way, thanks!
I still have more pieces to process from the batch so there will be more waves beyond this one. I'll probably do some green ones next.
Thanks for stopping by folks, much appreciated!
These are gone for now but there are more on the way, thanks!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Rainbow Perfbabies
Hi Everyone,
OK, I have the first wave of the ti Perfbabies done. They are slow going to finish them so the quantity is limited, hence I am keeping it at one per customer please. I will be having several waves of these in various colors over the next few days though so there will be several chances to get one.
For my international customers: This is an expensive item so I am giving you a choice of Priority Mail International shipping for $13 but there is no tracking and no insurance possible with this method of shipping. You may choose Priority to save a few bucks and it's no problem, but realize there is no recourse if the package is lost. I also will offer Express Mail International for $28 which does offer tracking and insurance so I leave it up to you. Titanium Perfbabies are $90 each plus shipping.
Sold Out! Thank you! More coming very soon.
OK, I have the first wave of the ti Perfbabies done. They are slow going to finish them so the quantity is limited, hence I am keeping it at one per customer please. I will be having several waves of these in various colors over the next few days though so there will be several chances to get one.
For my international customers: This is an expensive item so I am giving you a choice of Priority Mail International shipping for $13 but there is no tracking and no insurance possible with this method of shipping. You may choose Priority to save a few bucks and it's no problem, but realize there is no recourse if the package is lost. I also will offer Express Mail International for $28 which does offer tracking and insurance so I leave it up to you. Titanium Perfbabies are $90 each plus shipping.
Sold Out! Thank you! More coming very soon.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Left Handed Chiggers
Friday, October 16, 2009
What's the Word?
In case you all were wondering what is next...
I sent out the titanium Perforated Prybabies to the tumblers earlier this week. For those unfamiliar with this tool it is a titanium version of the swiss cheese Prybabies that I made a few years ago. The old batch was made in steel. These titanium ones are the thickest Prybabies I have ever done at 3/16 thick and they look very similar to the original design although I did tweak the holes a little. The holes make the Perfies incredibly light at only 1/2 oz each. Speaking of holes, there are 37 per piece and both sides had to be countersunk so they were quite a bit of work besides the usual grinding and milling steps. Due to the extra work involved, the material costs and the waterjet costs these will come in at $90 each plus shipping. I will have them finished and available by the end of next week. As soon as I get them back from the tumblers I will snap a few pictures. I'll be doing a variety of colors.
Other projects: I'm working on some steel G3 Prybabies as well and should have them going in about 2-3 weeks. The next batch of WingNuts will follow that. Another batch of BigShots has been started and I will have regular ones with knurling and also some of the fancier DotShots with knurling. Also in the works is another small batch of Chiggers. And I will be revisiting the original Atwrench design in late November or early December but this time with a metric wrench set, the largest of which will be 15mm.
These are also some more Sign Up Sales coming with a variety of odds and ends in between the larger releases.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Thanks,
Peter
I sent out the titanium Perforated Prybabies to the tumblers earlier this week. For those unfamiliar with this tool it is a titanium version of the swiss cheese Prybabies that I made a few years ago. The old batch was made in steel. These titanium ones are the thickest Prybabies I have ever done at 3/16 thick and they look very similar to the original design although I did tweak the holes a little. The holes make the Perfies incredibly light at only 1/2 oz each. Speaking of holes, there are 37 per piece and both sides had to be countersunk so they were quite a bit of work besides the usual grinding and milling steps. Due to the extra work involved, the material costs and the waterjet costs these will come in at $90 each plus shipping. I will have them finished and available by the end of next week. As soon as I get them back from the tumblers I will snap a few pictures. I'll be doing a variety of colors.
Other projects: I'm working on some steel G3 Prybabies as well and should have them going in about 2-3 weeks. The next batch of WingNuts will follow that. Another batch of BigShots has been started and I will have regular ones with knurling and also some of the fancier DotShots with knurling. Also in the works is another small batch of Chiggers. And I will be revisiting the original Atwrench design in late November or early December but this time with a metric wrench set, the largest of which will be 15mm.
These are also some more Sign Up Sales coming with a variety of odds and ends in between the larger releases.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Thanks,
Peter
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Paypal Gift Option
OK, I was originally concerned about the inability to create mailing lables if someone sent me funds via the recently added "gift" option in Paypal. That problem was solved when I learned about a different way to create the labels. However, I talked to my accountant and it seems that I should not accept payments via the gift option because it could be construed by Paypal as a violation of service terms. So, if anyone sends me a payment with the gift option I will be refunding it and contacting them to resend the payment as "goods". It might be anal but I want to stay out of trouble.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
And the Winners Are:
Wow, great turn out for this one! :) Here are the list of winners who I will send emails to shortly:
22 lauriek
25 RMARVING
42 exit14a
43 codec
45 ziggy
66 GMoney
90 Joe
91 weblew
130 river bend
162 marcangel
166 okto
200 mamadee
207 Firas
234 subrosa
237 thartley
Thanks for signing up folks, I really appreciate it. I will have another one of these sales in the next few days.
22 lauriek
25 RMARVING
42 exit14a
43 codec
45 ziggy
66 GMoney
90 Joe
91 weblew
130 river bend
162 marcangel
166 okto
200 mamadee
207 Firas
234 subrosa
237 thartley
Thanks for signing up folks, I really appreciate it. I will have another one of these sales in the next few days.
Chigger Sign Up Sale
Alright boys and girls, I have just 15 stonewashed Chiggers with extra grinds available. These have what I call "face grinds" and I think they give the tools a nice look as well as a little extra grip. These will be $55 each plus shipping and the Sign Up Sale will run until 7PM eastern time this evening, Saturday October 10th. Remember, one entry per person please and if you are not familiar with the rules please read them from the link below.
Chigger Sale is over, thanks to all who signed up!
Chigger Entrant List
Sign Up Sale Rules
Chigger Sale is over, thanks to all who signed up!
Chigger Entrant List
Sign Up Sale Rules
Friday, October 09, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Bead Blasted Chigger
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Bead Blasted Mini Prybabies®
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Titanium Ring Tools
Last winter I offered some titanium Ring Tools. I have a few more Ring Tools available right now, anodized green. These are made of 3/16" thick titanium and the opening is equal to a standard size 12 ring so will fit onto small to medium sized fingers. There is a 1/4" hex opening on the tool and an O ring and screwdriver bit are included. These run $35 each plus shipping. I do have a few that are blue and some rose gold anodized as well.
Green ones are gone. Thanks!
Green ones are gone. Thanks!
Stonewashed Original Minis
Happy Wednesday!
I have just two dozen of these Original Mini Prybabies available in stonewashed finish. There are a few more coming but they will be bead blasted. Anyway, because there are only a handful I'm limiting it to one per customer please. They are $45 plus shipping.
Sold Out! Thank you folks.
I have just two dozen of these Original Mini Prybabies available in stonewashed finish. There are a few more coming but they will be bead blasted. Anyway, because there are only a handful I'm limiting it to one per customer please. They are $45 plus shipping.
Sold Out! Thank you folks.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Got the Atwood Itch?
Well, maybe the Atwood Chigger™ will help you scratch it. :D
The simple design of this cute little tool pays homage to the classic key ring screwdriver/pry tools of the past but adds a bottle opener and 5/16" wrench. The large 3/4" hex opening makes it easy to slip onto a keyring and helps provide grip. The Chigger™ is made of 5/32" thick CPM S30v steel, is 2.25" long and features a stone washed finish. These are $45 plus shipping.
Thanks folks, these are gone for now! I very much appreciate it.
The simple design of this cute little tool pays homage to the classic key ring screwdriver/pry tools of the past but adds a bottle opener and 5/16" wrench. The large 3/4" hex opening makes it easy to slip onto a keyring and helps provide grip. The Chigger™ is made of 5/32" thick CPM S30v steel, is 2.25" long and features a stone washed finish. These are $45 plus shipping.
Thanks folks, these are gone for now! I very much appreciate it.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Blasted Mini XLs
Hi Folks,
After a couple of days of laying around and sleeping I seem to be feeling a little better. So it's time for a sale.
I have the remaining Mini+ Prybaby XLs ready to go. These are bead blasted. I don't have a whole lot of them so I'm going to keep it to one per person so that some of the folks who missed the stonewashed release get a chance at them.
Sold out, thank you once again folks!
After a couple of days of laying around and sleeping I seem to be feeling a little better. So it's time for a sale.
I have the remaining Mini+ Prybaby XLs ready to go. These are bead blasted. I don't have a whole lot of them so I'm going to keep it to one per person so that some of the folks who missed the stonewashed release get a chance at them.
Sold out, thank you once again folks!
Monday, September 21, 2009
FunnyBones
Just Getting Back
Had a family event to attend in VT this weekend. I'm still recovering this morning but will try to get the FunnyBones up this afternoon.
Friday, September 18, 2009
No Sale Today
Hi folks.
Paypal is doing something weird and for some reason I'm not able to view any transactions from today in my transactions list. So I will not be able to do a sale today until they get it straightened out. I'm able to accept payments and the balance is correct but no listing comes up with my transactions. Very odd. They have been doing some maintenance recently and obviously something is messed up.
I am going to try to get to some bead blasting today. Hopefully will get to the rest of the minis and also some FunnyBones in the next day or so. Thanks for your patience!
Paypal is doing something weird and for some reason I'm not able to view any transactions from today in my transactions list. So I will not be able to do a sale today until they get it straightened out. I'm able to accept payments and the balance is correct but no listing comes up with my transactions. Very odd. They have been doing some maintenance recently and obviously something is messed up.
I am going to try to get to some bead blasting today. Hopefully will get to the rest of the minis and also some FunnyBones in the next day or so. Thanks for your patience!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Mini Plus XL
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Mini Prybabies®
OK, I have some Minis ready to go finally. This is the first wave only. I have several wave's worth of these coming over the next few days with several different flavors. This group is the largest and I'm calling it the Mini Plus Prybaby® to distinguish it from the Original Mini Prybaby®. The only difference between the two designs is the 1/4" hex in the body and also the Mini Plus is slightly lighter stock at 1/8" thick. These are all S30v steel.
A word on the tumbling. These have a nice satin stonewashed finish but are not quite as shiny as my recent batches of tools. Also, everything that came back from this tumble has some remnants of bronze heat coloring on the edges and inside surfaces and in the name stamps. This is the result of the tempering oven cycles and usually I don't see this. Not quite sure what they did differently but I want to make it plain up front so that folks don't email me thinking there is rust on any of these pieces. It's NOT rust, just heat coloring.
I will also be doing a portion of these with a bead blasted finish just like the original Minis. So more of them will be coming as I get them done. The straight Mini Plus group with stonewashed finish is what I have done right now so they are up first. XLs will be coming probably tomorrow afternoon. I did not get to any lefties yet. Thanks for checking in folks! :)
Mini Plus Prybabies® are $45 each plus shipping. Link is here:
Sold Out for now, more tomorrow. Thank you!
A word on the tumbling. These have a nice satin stonewashed finish but are not quite as shiny as my recent batches of tools. Also, everything that came back from this tumble has some remnants of bronze heat coloring on the edges and inside surfaces and in the name stamps. This is the result of the tempering oven cycles and usually I don't see this. Not quite sure what they did differently but I want to make it plain up front so that folks don't email me thinking there is rust on any of these pieces. It's NOT rust, just heat coloring.
I will also be doing a portion of these with a bead blasted finish just like the original Minis. So more of them will be coming as I get them done. The straight Mini Plus group with stonewashed finish is what I have done right now so they are up first. XLs will be coming probably tomorrow afternoon. I did not get to any lefties yet. Thanks for checking in folks! :)
Mini Plus Prybabies® are $45 each plus shipping. Link is here:
Sold Out for now, more tomorrow. Thank you!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Update on Minis
So, I just spoke to my heat treat guy. They are all done and have been tumbled with the shiny Stone Aged finish. He is shipping the first batch of Mini Prybabies out to me today so I should have them on Monday's UPS. That means Tuesday will be the first wave of sales. I expect to be able to offer these in several waves over several days as I get them sorted, cleaned up and packaged up. Thanks for your patience folks!
Monday, September 07, 2009
Swordbaby
Howdy Folks! Hope your weekend has been a relaxing one. I've been working for some of it and kicking back for the rest of the time.
I have a few titanium G3 Prybabies available. I marked these with one of my 19th century antique die maker's stamps in the shape of a sword hilt with D guard. I only made two dozen and they are all anodized green. They are $75 each plus shipping and I'm keeping it at one per customer because of the limited stock. Purchase link is here:
Sold Out, thank you!
I have a few titanium G3 Prybabies available. I marked these with one of my 19th century antique die maker's stamps in the shape of a sword hilt with D guard. I only made two dozen and they are all anodized green. They are $75 each plus shipping and I'm keeping it at one per customer because of the limited stock. Purchase link is here:
Sold Out, thank you!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Next Batches
Hi Folks,
Just wanted to let you know that I am grinding and milling this week. Will have Mini Prybabies coming up next but realistically it will be about two or three weeks before completion. There will be some XL (with a bend for extra leverage) versions included in this next batch. Could be a lottery before that too... and there are also some other tools coming so stay tuned. ;)
Just wanted to let you know that I am grinding and milling this week. Will have Mini Prybabies coming up next but realistically it will be about two or three weeks before completion. There will be some XL (with a bend for extra leverage) versions included in this next batch. Could be a lottery before that too... and there are also some other tools coming so stay tuned. ;)
Friday, August 07, 2009
And the Winners Are:
First of all, wow! I can't believe how many folks signed up for this one, thanks so much for your interest.
OK, the sixteen winners are:
2 Aznridah
11 Dan
25 Code-X
46 CodeNaked
57 KCM1
68 P-Nut
176 StrayLight
178 tonester
199 deedub5853
201 antmelnat
203 BSR
213 longac1
254 Zatchmo55
275 POCKET DEBRIS
279 trucklvr2003
296 knifenut
I will send out emails shortly, thanks so much everyone.
OK, the sixteen winners are:
2 Aznridah
11 Dan
25 Code-X
46 CodeNaked
57 KCM1
68 P-Nut
176 StrayLight
178 tonester
199 deedub5853
201 antmelnat
203 BSR
213 longac1
254 Zatchmo55
275 POCKET DEBRIS
279 trucklvr2003
296 knifenut
I will send out emails shortly, thanks so much everyone.
Friday Lottery
Hi Folks,
It's been ages since I've done a lottery so I thought it was time to finish a few pieces just for this purpose. These are steel G3 Prybabies with extra grinds and glow dots. I know someone will ask but there aren't any titanium G3s with glow dots coming, only these steel ones. Anyway, I have just 16 of them and the price will be $80 each plus shipping. The lottery will run until 8PM eastern time tonight, Friday, August 7th. The 16 winners will be announced shortly thereafter and I will send emails out at that time with purchase instructions.
Please remember only one entry per person and if you haven't signed up for one of these lotteries before please read the rules, link is below. Thanks folks and hope your summer has been going well!
Lottery is over and winner will be announced shortly. Thanks to everyone who signed up!
Lottery List
Lottery Rules
Not the best picture I'm afraid but it's all I had...
It's been ages since I've done a lottery so I thought it was time to finish a few pieces just for this purpose. These are steel G3 Prybabies with extra grinds and glow dots. I know someone will ask but there aren't any titanium G3s with glow dots coming, only these steel ones. Anyway, I have just 16 of them and the price will be $80 each plus shipping. The lottery will run until 8PM eastern time tonight, Friday, August 7th. The 16 winners will be announced shortly thereafter and I will send emails out at that time with purchase instructions.
Please remember only one entry per person and if you haven't signed up for one of these lotteries before please read the rules, link is below. Thanks folks and hope your summer has been going well!
Lottery is over and winner will be announced shortly. Thanks to everyone who signed up!
Lottery List
Lottery Rules
Not the best picture I'm afraid but it's all I had...
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Plain G3 Titanium Prybabies®
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Ti G3 Prybabies
Hi Folks,
I have the first of the titanium G3 Prybabies ready to go. These are anodized green. Same specs as the steel G3s in regard to wrenches and sizes but these are slightly thinner at .140 due to the shortage of 5/32" titanium stock. I am finishing the batch in stages and will offer some plain ones next but today I only have the green ones done. Price is $70 each lus shipping and purchase link is below:
Sold out for now, thank you folks! More coming though so stay tuned.
I have the first of the titanium G3 Prybabies ready to go. These are anodized green. Same specs as the steel G3s in regard to wrenches and sizes but these are slightly thinner at .140 due to the shortage of 5/32" titanium stock. I am finishing the batch in stages and will offer some plain ones next but today I only have the green ones done. Price is $70 each lus shipping and purchase link is below:
Sold out for now, thank you folks! More coming though so stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tipplers
Sunday, July 26, 2009
What's Up?
Hi Folks,
Thought I'd better give an update. I'm going to start finishing up Tipplers tomorrow so should have those going by Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm hoping to see the titanium G3 Prybabies back from the tumblers by the end of the week but my understanding is that they are very busy right now so I'm not positive when they will come back to me. But my fingers are crossed for a release next weekend.
In the meantime I have been getting sheets cut and am in the middle of planning for even more. We'll be seeing a smallish batch of FunnyBones in two-three weeks or so and another batch of steel G3 Prybabies in about a month. I have a feeling quantities of G3 Prybabies are probably covered for the near future between the batch last week, the upcoming titanium ones and then the next group of steel pieces. I also need to get going and grind the next batch of WingNuts. Still did not get to the metric drawings though...
There are several surprises coming as well but I need to keep it quiet for a little bit until I get some proto pieces completed. But I can tell you all that it is going to be an excellent late summer and fall this year with some very interesting new items coming. :D
Thought I'd better give an update. I'm going to start finishing up Tipplers tomorrow so should have those going by Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm hoping to see the titanium G3 Prybabies back from the tumblers by the end of the week but my understanding is that they are very busy right now so I'm not positive when they will come back to me. But my fingers are crossed for a release next weekend.
In the meantime I have been getting sheets cut and am in the middle of planning for even more. We'll be seeing a smallish batch of FunnyBones in two-three weeks or so and another batch of steel G3 Prybabies in about a month. I have a feeling quantities of G3 Prybabies are probably covered for the near future between the batch last week, the upcoming titanium ones and then the next group of steel pieces. I also need to get going and grind the next batch of WingNuts. Still did not get to the metric drawings though...
There are several surprises coming as well but I need to keep it quiet for a little bit until I get some proto pieces completed. But I can tell you all that it is going to be an excellent late summer and fall this year with some very interesting new items coming. :D
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Yo West Coasters, Wake Up!
LOL, alright here's an 11AM sale for all you west coasters who claim you can never catch any sales. :p :D Actually, you can always email me btw if you miss a sale and see if I have anyleft...anyway, I have more G3 Prybabies ready now. Here's the link:
Sold Out thanks!
Sold Out thanks!
Friday, July 17, 2009
G3 Steel Prybabies
Happy Friday Folks!
I finally have the first bunch of steel G3 Prybabies ready to go. These have the buttery smooth Stone Aged™ finish on them. I ended up cutting these with seven SAE wrench sizes instead of the previous version which had six sizes: 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 and 5/8". The insert cards state just six sizes ending with 9/16" but I didn't want to throw them away and make new ones. So for all the sticklers and nitpickers out there I'm sending out the old cards with the G3s. :p :D
The steel G3s are $60 plus shipping. Will be more than one wave of them.
Sold out for now, thank you!
I have been getting a lot of emails asking two questions:
1. The titanium G3 Prybabies are still two weeks away at least, possibly longer. I have not finished the grinding and clean up on them yet and they still need to get tumbled. So it's going to be a little while yet. Lots of projects happening all at once as usual!
2. Also, there will be no G3 Prybaby XLs at all in either metal due to difficulty in processing. When heated and bent they are prone to a small surface stress crack near the thumb grooves. The crack is minor and although it is fixable it's a total pain in the butt so I'm not going to be making any. There will be something else with an XL bend later this summer however so sit tight. ;)
One other thing, I will NOT be making these in metric. I have other metric tools in the planning stages though so stay tuned for releases later this summer or early fall for metric sized stuff.
Thanks everyone! Hope your summer is going well. :)
I finally have the first bunch of steel G3 Prybabies ready to go. These have the buttery smooth Stone Aged™ finish on them. I ended up cutting these with seven SAE wrench sizes instead of the previous version which had six sizes: 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 and 5/8". The insert cards state just six sizes ending with 9/16" but I didn't want to throw them away and make new ones. So for all the sticklers and nitpickers out there I'm sending out the old cards with the G3s. :p :D
The steel G3s are $60 plus shipping. Will be more than one wave of them.
Sold out for now, thank you!
I have been getting a lot of emails asking two questions:
1. The titanium G3 Prybabies are still two weeks away at least, possibly longer. I have not finished the grinding and clean up on them yet and they still need to get tumbled. So it's going to be a little while yet. Lots of projects happening all at once as usual!
2. Also, there will be no G3 Prybaby XLs at all in either metal due to difficulty in processing. When heated and bent they are prone to a small surface stress crack near the thumb grooves. The crack is minor and although it is fixable it's a total pain in the butt so I'm not going to be making any. There will be something else with an XL bend later this summer however so sit tight. ;)
One other thing, I will NOT be making these in metric. I have other metric tools in the planning stages though so stay tuned for releases later this summer or early fall for metric sized stuff.
Thanks everyone! Hope your summer is going well. :)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Shooting For Friday...
...and/or the weekend for the steel G3 Prybabies. ;) There are quite a lot of them coming back from heat treat. Since I have already made and sold some fairly good sized batches of these last year I think it will probably be very easy to score one.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Bead Blasted WingNuts
Monday, July 06, 2009
WingNuts!
The Atwood WingNut is the latest in my ever evolving line of pocket multi wrench style tools. The material for these is 5/32" thick CPM 154 steel hardened to 57-58 Rockwell. The overall length is a little longer than my past keychain tools at 4 inches and they weigh in at 1.6 ozs making it a substantial tool but one that is still easily carried in a pocket or bag. I have one on my keyring right now and it is quite manageable.
Features include both open and closed wrench sets in SAE sizes 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 and 9/16. In addition there is a 1/4" hex opening and a large screwdriver/pry tip plus two smaller pry tips on the front end that could double as screwdrivers in a pinch. The Stone Aged™ antique EDC finish feels smooth to the touch and makes the tool look like it spent the last fifty years riding comfortably in your grandfather's pocket. :D
This is the first wave with at least two more coming this summer, pieces already underway. I'm hoping to get the drawings done for the metric version in a week or two as well. WingNuts are $70 plus shipping.
Sold Out for now, thank you!
Features include both open and closed wrench sets in SAE sizes 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 and 9/16. In addition there is a 1/4" hex opening and a large screwdriver/pry tip plus two smaller pry tips on the front end that could double as screwdrivers in a pinch. The Stone Aged™ antique EDC finish feels smooth to the touch and makes the tool look like it spent the last fifty years riding comfortably in your grandfather's pocket. :D
This is the first wave with at least two more coming this summer, pieces already underway. I'm hoping to get the drawings done for the metric version in a week or two as well. WingNuts are $70 plus shipping.
Sold Out for now, thank you!