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Unlike the usual fare of fire-breathing dragons that come off the line in prototypical high performance automotive competitions in this country, the vehicles involved in the fourth annual Formula Hybrid™ competition were looking forward to a “greener” propulsion system and that captured the imagination of the management at Storm Copper Components.
One of the most common questions I receive in the Ask Frank section of the QuickShipMetals.com blog is related to backsplash installation. Most recently Karen was looking for a few suggestions to help her husband tackle this sometimes daunting task. I advised her that the most challenging task her husband will face is preparing the surface. To avoid having another surface to clean, wait until you have a clean surface before you check the fit of your metal. If you position the metal over the dirty wall, you’ll have to clean it as well.
Like many home improvement projects, the beginning of this attractive copper-accented planter was rooted in an unsightly, outdated object that needed to be removed. An ugly lamppost in front of Christina Galvan’s home needed to be removed, but it was mounted in a large mass of concrete. For Christina, a structural engineer, a block of concrete was an opportunity, not an obstacle.
For Jerry Fruetel his recently completed canoe project was a labor of love with a long courtship. Jerry built the mold and began the project 18 years ago, and just took it on its maiden voyage this past month. “I’m like that wine company with the ad campaign that said, ‘We’ll serve no wine before its time’ but for me I serve no canoe before its time,” he said with a laugh.
There are many ways to dress up a truck, trailer, garage or workspace but none of them have the dramatic impact and appeal that aluminum diamond plate provides. The popularity and durability of diamond plate is most often seen on fire trucks, ambulances and heavy-duty trucks, but in recent years folks have found a way to incorporate this highly durable, attractive metal into just about every conceivable form known to man. Simply put, if a design idea in conceived, someone has built it in diamond plate.
The most common places for damaging water leaks in residential construction occur where roof flashing is installed, and poor installation is most often the cause of failure. Flashings are the critical material that forms the barrier between the primary roofing material (asphalt shingles, ceramic tiles, etc.) and objects that don’t get covered by that material. Regardless of the roofing material, the critical areas with the highest potential for leaks are these transitional areas.
Once again the heat radiating properties of copper provides a solution to a high-tech overheating issue with computer components. With computers and especially video cards, fast isn’t often fast enough, and the ever present quest for more speed usually leads to an upgrade of existing components, which sometimes creates compatibility and heat issues, especially in the confined spaces of a laptop. [radeon_disassembled]
If you’re tired of digging through stacks or racks of various spices and blends of your favorites, then this may be just the solution you’re looking for. There’s nothing more frustrating than finding the right bottle of seasoning to discover that it is almost empty. In addition to ease of use, this rack also makes it easy to see when a particular spice is getting low and needs to be restocked.
Quickshipmetals.com is pleased to sell products to some of the industry’s leading companies in the field of solar power and alternative fuel research. QSM has all the stainless steel you’ll need for even the most elaborate concept, and they’ll cut it to size so you don’t have to waste time with that part of a project. We’re happy to assist with the next green fuel solution, just call us at 1-877-321-7774.
No matter what size, shape or physical profile of copper cut you may need, Quick Ship Metals can make it happen fast and to exact specifications. This capability now includes a circle shear machine that produces perfect copper circles and rings.
