Nov 302009
A Copper Connection to Killing Germs in Your Kitchen!

A copper cutting board not only kills 99.9% of germs, it thaws your frozen foods in half the time. The natural beauty of copper also adds a special touch to any kitchen. So, you can protect your family, cut down on time in the kitchen, and improve the décor. Looks like copper is the killer you could learn to love!

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 302009
Get

Now you can recharge your favorite electronics communication devices, thanks to the amazing nature of copper, and the innovative “Juice Bag.” Thanks to the highly conductive and flexible nature of copper, a low-battery warning doesn’t have to mean the end of your remote connectivity. The Atlanta-based company Reware has developed a portable charging system that uses the innovative copper-based CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium Sulfide) solar film.

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 242009
Rob Koehl Creates Magic with Metal

Metal sculptor Rob Koehl creates beautiful artwork using copper, a plasma cutter, hammer, and MIG welder. He describes his work as Naive American, but I feel it would be more aptly described as metal magic.

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 232009
Electronics are never “off” unless they’re unplugged

Protecting your valuable electronics from electrical surges and lightning strikes begins with the understanding that your remotely operated components are never really “off”, even when you think you turned them “off”.

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 222009
Pete McCaskill Creates with Copper

Pete McCaskill is a metal sculptor that works in wood and metal, most often copper and copper sheeting. His work brings out the beauty of these two unique mediums, producing striking beauty from simple materials.

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 202009
A tip on thickness and flexibility

When shopping for copper or stainless steel sheeting, and flexibility is an issue, here’s a tip to help you understand and compare the thickness and flexibility of these metals. If you visualize items that are commonly found in your pocket or purse, it will help you to select the right thickness of metal for your project. For example, a piece of metal sheeting with a thickness of .010 is about the same thickness and flexibility as a Blockbuster membership card. A penny measures .050 and a quarter is .067.

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 202009
A Copper-Crowned Condo – for birds

Dave M., a Storm Copper customer, is a man of vision and a talented maker of sawdust. For many craftsmen all that is necessary to produce a thing of beauty is a mental image of something they want to make, a few boards, a saw, sander, paint brush, and in this instance – some .005 [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 202009
5 Stars for Storm Copper

YAHOO! Merchant gives the Storm Copper Store a five-star – EXCELLENT customer review. In the world of business you don’t get to the top by hoping something good will happen. It takes hard work, dedication and a lot of faithful employees that represent their company well. Storm Copper is proud of their employees, and share [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 202009
Copper Buying Guide

This copper buying guide will give you all the information you need to understand the terms used in ordering and working with metal. Taken one at a time, the terms are not difficult to understand and once you’ve read this short guide you’ll have the confidence to take on your metal project without hesitation.

  • Share/Bookmark
Nov 192009
Backsplash Installation A Breeze

By Frank Ross When a customer emailed our customer service department wanting information on how to install a decorative stainless steel backsplash, Charlene jumped in quickly to help. The customer wanted to redo her cooking counter top area and did not know about installation, measuring for this product, or how to install it. However, she [...]

  • Share/Bookmark