Podcasts about ironwork

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with decoy carver George Strunk in his workshop in Glendora, New Jersey. George shares his journey into the outdoors, revealing his passion for hunting predates his love for crafting decoys. Growing up in a family that embraced the outdoors, George recounts childhood memories spent at a hunting and fishing cabin built by his parents in the early 1950s, near the Dennisville Wildlife Refuge. As the oldest sibling, he and his brother enjoyed exploring the woods and hunting from a young age, starting with rabbit hunting. Join Katie and George as they dive into the world of hunting and the art of decoy carving, celebrating the rich traditions of outdoor life.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

This week's guest is Jesse Perrone. Jesse has a pretty diverse background in welding to include structural steel ironwork, plumbing and pipefitting, and he's also a CWI. He started his journey in a fab shop and worked his way into the ironworkers but later got in to pipe welding to increase his earning potential.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods   CK Worldwide https://www.ckworldwide.com/   Fronius USA https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa                                                                               Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Strong Hand Tools Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies Instagram @Strong_hand_tools ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   Jawzrsize https://jawzrsize.com/ARCJUNKIES Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout for 15% off  

I got to talk with brother Dave Levy, An ironworker out of local 361, New York. Dave and I talk about how he got into Ironwork, a bit of Ironworkers 361 history and some of the jobs Dave worked on. Dave also talks about how he found himself at ground zero on 9/11. Dave spent over 800 hours helping clean up the destruction of the worst terrorist attack in American history. Enjoy.Support the Show.check us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

I got to talk with Alex, one of the funnest ironworkers on instagram. I talk with Alex on what Ironwork has done for him and using comedy to bring more awareness to the trades. Enjoy.The Great AntidoteAdam Smith said, "Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showcheck us out on instagram @official_chasingthehookpodcast

It was a random encounter that led Jamie McMillan to Ironwork, though with her mining roots, it seems she was tailored for success in the skilled trades.  Now, a 20-year union vet, Jamie travels 30 weeks a year providing keynotes and workshops to more than 50,000 students, parents, educators, and employers each year across North America. She founded Kickass Careers and developed the Children's Book Series, All the Kids On Builder Street. In 2019 she was named co-chair of Canada's National Skilled Trades Advisory Committee to promote careers in skilled trades.

This week Mrs. P. took a dive into the insane world of "Raw Vegan" youtubers. We start with the founding principles of veganism and end in tiktok drama. So you know, a normal one for sure.LAST CHANCE FOR OUR FIRST SPONSOR: Bob's Ironwork. For beautiful, custom, hand-made knives from Bob check out his linktree and Etsy shop. To become a Pearlmania500 Team leader, join our patreon (not a cult): https://www.patreon.com/pearlmania500As mentioned on a previous Pod, the Pearlman's set up a Post Office Box: P.O. Box 72549, Thorndale, PA 19372.Our theme song and all of the music for our show comes from our friend's project called "His Name Was Dusk." You can get his album "Let Us Prey" at "hisnamewasdusk.bandcamp.com" and hear all of his other music projects at "tesseractsociety.com" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUT FIRST SPONSOR is Bob's Ironwork. For beautiful, custom, hand-made knives from Bob check out his linktree and Etsy shop. Mr. P. "did his research" on the Pinkertons and their history of doing whatever rich people want.Mr. P is doing stand up again! For tickets to two Philly shows you can see him live on 5/26 at Frankie Bradley's in Philly or on 5/28 at Punchline PhillyTo become a Pearlmania500 Team leader, join our patreon (not a cult): https://www.patreon.com/pearlmania500As mentioned on a previous Pod, the Pearlman's set up a Post Office Box: P.O. Box 72549, Thorndale, PA 19372.Our theme song and all of the music for our show comes from our friend's project called "His Name Was Dusk." You can get his album "Let Us Prey" at "hisnamewasdusk.bandcamp.com" and hear all of his other music projects at "tesseractsociety.com" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mrs. Pearlmania takes Mr. Pearlmania on a tour of the life and times of Rachel & Dave Hollis. No topic has ever made Mr. P scream more than this one.OUT FIRST SPONSOR is Bob's Ironwork. For beautiful, custom, hand-made knives from Bob check out his linktree and Etsy shop. Mr. P is doing stand up again! For tickets to two Philly shows you can see him live on 5/26 at Frankie Bradley's in Philly or on 5/28 at Punchline PhillyTo become a Pearlmania500 Team leader, join our patreon (not a cult): https://www.patreon.com/pearlmania500As mentioned on a previous Pod, the Pearlman's set up a Post Office Box: P.O. Box 72549, Thorndale, PA 19372.Our theme song and all of the music for our show comes from our friend's project called "His Name Was Dusk." You can get his album "Let Us Prey" at "hisnamewasdusk.bandcamp.com" and hear all of his other music projects at "tesseractsociety.com" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brother Haap was indentured in Feb of 71, but his story on how he found himself doing Ironwork is a great story. Happ also get's into his experience in Vietnam. Thank you so much Haap for your time. This was a 2 day interview, on phone and in person, so the audio is noticeable. 

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Jumbo Ep477 - 02.11.22 - The British Ironworks Centre with GemmaSupport me on Patreon at:www.patreon.com/Jumbowww.buymeacoffee.com/jumbowww.jumbopodcast.comYou can listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker and many others.Email: Jumbopodcast@gmail.comFacebook: /TonyJamesComedyTwitter: @TonyJamesComedyInstagram: @TonyJamesComedy

Jason LaBrash is the Vice-President of Grizzly Iron, Inc. Jason began his career at Grizzly Iron, Inc. at the age of 18 right after high school. Wearing many different hats throughout the years has helped him with the skill of filling any position when needed.  Grizzly Iron, Inc. is a family-owned business started by Roger "Grizz" LaBrash in 1987 in Pheonix, AZ that creates custom Ironwork mainly for residential properties.    Follow Jason LaBrash! Instagram Grizzly Iron Inc. Website Grizzly Iron Inc. Workshops   Connect with us! Construction Royalty

Hey guys today I am excited to announce our special guest Jason LaBrash. Jason is one of the owners of Grizzly Iron Inc in Phoenix Arizona. They make custom high quality architecture iron work. This is a special guest because I have never had a guy that has worked in the metal industry on the podcast. Today he talks to us about the history of how he got into the iron business.You can find Jason on Facebook, Instagram, and his website.

In this episode, I interview my sister, Stephanie Jacobs. She discusses American Iron, a family owned Ironwork company. In the episode, we talk about how to get a job in Ironwork and go to school FOR FREE. If you are paying to learn Ironwork you're doing it wrong! American Iron's facebook page For more information on career, support find me on Instagram @AngieMeyerCoaching and on my website at AngieMeyerCoaching.com

I sat down with Brother Terry Viertel out of Local 29 Portland,OR and had a conversation about his career as an Ironworker. Terry talked about his start as an Ironworker on the Iconic Astoria- Megler Bridge that crosses the Columbia River,  we also dive into other stories Terry has up until his retirement and other things involving Ironwork. I really enjoyed this conversation and hopefully you will too. BE SAFE

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We are joined by our good buddy Buckett to talk about his new podcast Union Ironworker Podcast. Listen to Buckett's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/65SEVYnNqQw0xIHyohMb4e?si=k8dyPmZLSECpSm9--XevJA&utm_source=copy-link --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I am talking to the one and only Weld Zombie. I am a huge fan of structural steel and the Weld Zombie takes it to the extreme. I had a great time talking about how he assembles these monster size I beams and some of the methods he uses to get the job done. You can follow him on Instagram: @weld_zombie Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Outlaw Leather Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com  Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.   ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase   SUM DUM Welders: Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel  Online: www.sumdumwelder.com  Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!    

In our latest episode of The Capital of Craft, Sarah from Craft Festival talks to blacksmith Alex Pole.  Sarah met Alex before the 2nd Lockdown. They talk about how Alex Pole Ironwork has flourished during the pandemic and how his love of craft was nurtured from an early age.  They chat about his latest project, the book, Forge Kitchen which fuses Alex's love of food and fire.  A great chat that delves deep into why people make and how it can save your life. @craftfestival @thecapitalofcraft @digitalcraftfestival  @alexpoleironwork www.craftfestival.co.uk

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In this episode I try to explain the importance of teaching younger people the reason we do things the way we do them. The "why" is foundational to having a truly full-orbed understanding of any subject or skill. Thanks for listening! 

This episode I suggest three books to pick up and read. One is on leathercraft, one is on blacksmithing, and the last one is on work in general. Toward the end, I give a little shout out to a blacksmith I've recently met through Instagram, Jordan Goodwin of Axe and Anvil. Check his Instagram page out or look him up at https://axe-n-anvil.com/ Enjoy! 

This episode of Sunday Folk is with Beckett Bayer, an union iron worker based out of Seattle.

It's been WAY too long! I can't begin to fully express my appreciation for any of you who have listened and will continue to listen. It honestly wouldn't matter if it were one person who benefited from it or found it entertaining. Having one person listening means the world. So, thank you! This episode is a catch-up episode and is the first of many to come. So, thank you for patiently waiting for a new episode! Please message me at Banecast on Facebook or at banegoods@gmail.com

This is an update episode after being silent for almost two weeks. Lots of fun stuff coming up! 

Here it is! The final episode of this fun and slightly crazy 30 day challenge! I talk about a number of things related to having completed this challenge and I give some announcements about future plans. Thank you for listening! 

In this episode I discuss the importance of repetition and consistency in hard work and especially the trades.

Well, this is kind of a hodgepodge of thoughts on hard work. Nothing to groundbreaking here, but hopefully it is encouraging and gives you the motivation you need to work hard! 

We hear a lot about "the grind" or "the hustle", but it dawned on me that what we mean by those terms would have been nothing new to our forefathers. We talk about 12 and 14 hour days like we're something special. We're not. We talk about working from sunup to sundown and then some, as if we're a new breed of human. We're not. All that has happened is the old way has been resurrected and given a new name. We call it "the grind" and "the hustle." Our great-great-grandfathers would of simply called it "work." 

In this episode I give a very basic list of what someone needs in order to start the craft and art of blacksmithing. I then go into what my personal, daily grind looks like as I've done this podcast and tried advancing my skill level in the trades of blacksmithing and leathercraft. 

Art has objective parameters, and beauty is much the same. This is part 2 of a 3 part miniseries on the objective standards given for the crafts specifically and art generally. 

Art and beauty have objective standards. This is a miniseries on that reality, and I relate it all back to blacksmithing and leathercraft, eventually. 

In this episode I give a recap from a day's experience at the Feast of the Hunter's Moon in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. From there I discuss a portion of the book "The Art of Blacksmithing" about how the blacksmith is gone in the sense of a necessary community member but survives through artistic participants and preservationists today. 

In this first episode of a little miniseries, I discuss the need young men have for apprenticeships. 

In this episode, I talk about the key role of observation, the damage of indecisiveness, and the critical aspect of thinking in blacksmithing and life. 

Here is episode 10! My fourth reason for learning the trades is fairly simple--I want to be a self reliant man who upholds the goodness of the patriarchy. One way I can do that is by the practical means of providing for my family with my own two hands through my own entrepreneurial adventure. Another way is by passing the skills I learn on to my sons. 

Reason 3 of 5 for my desire to learn the trades is the opportunity to unplug, or as the title says, to go "analogue." We spend a ton of time behind screens each day. Join me in using the trades of leatherworking and blacksmithing as a means to get away and have a digital cleanse. 

This go around I talk about the general benefits of working hard, physically, and how physical labor also requires a person to break a mental sweat. 

At the cabin, a Mullein has seeded itself in one of my beds and I’m letting it grow.    (I was touring gardens in Washington DC a few years ago and the garden had a section for Mulleins. It was so pretty.)   On more than one occasion, I have had to rescue it - to make sure that no one in the family pulled it or weed-whacked it. Now, there it stands; 6 feet tall, big leaves, soft as lamb's ears, and the yellow florets are just starting to pop out from the flower spike.   If you look closely at Mulleins, they have these little fine hairs on the very soft leaves. The purpose of those little fine hairs is to trap moisture from the air; to help the plant survive - even when there’s no water around.   Inside the leaf and the flower of Mullein, is a compound called mucilage. It’s a soothing property -  a soothing slime - that protects tissue when it comes into contact with it.  Herbalists use that mucilage to treat dry coughs; the mucilage reduces the acidity level in the esophagus which helps stop the cough reflex. Whenever I look at Mullein, I always think of Whitman’s charming thoughts on it.   Whitman wrote:   "The farmers, I find, think the Mullein a mean unworthy weed. But, I have grown to a fondness for it. Every object has its lesson, enclosing the suggestion of everything else —and lately I sometimes think all is consecrated for me in these hardy, yellow flower'd weeds.   As I come down the lane early in the morning, I pause before their soft wool-like fleece and stem and broad leaves, glittering with countless diamonds. Annually for three summers now, they and I have silently returned together; at such long intervals I stand or sit among them, musing [...] of my sane or sick spirit, here as near at peace as it can be."         Brevities   #OTD     On this day in 1745, Prince Charles Stuart plucked a white rose and placed it in his hat.   Charles got the nickname "Bonnie Prince Charlie."  Some have speculated, that the event sparked the significance of the Burnett rose - a white rose - because it became a celebrated symbol of Scotland.    Here’s a little poem about the white rose from Hugh MacDiarmid:   The rose of all the world is not for me. I want for my part Only the little white rose of Scotland. That smells sharp and sweet - and breaks the heart.           #OTD     Today in 1830, the first lawn Moore was invented by Edward Beard Budding.   Budding had adopted a machine that was used to remove the nap from wool.   Budding had been working part time at carpet mill and he got the idea when he was working there; watching that machine with the wool.   Budding apparently tested his machine at night, so that his neighbors wouldn’t be curious or make fun of him.   And, if you ever get the chance to go and see the Budding Museum of Gardening, it looks like a fun place to go. It shows mowers from all over the world.  There’s also a pruning exhibit. The museum is in England. Cute little museum.         #OTD       Today is the birthday of the botanist Jacob Weidenmann, who was born on this day in 1829 in Zürich Switzerland.   Weidenmann was a landscape architect. He came to the United States in 1856.  By 1861, he was named the first superintendent of parks for Hartford, Connecticut. When he was there, he designed the Bushnell Park in Cedar Hill cemetery.   By the 1870's, he was collaborating with Frederick Law Olmsted.   In 1871, Weidenmann published his very first book it was called Beautifying Country Homes.His work on the Cedar Hill Cemetery led him to write a book called Modern Cemeteries - where he actually talked about how to landscape memorial grounds.   After Weidenmann had finished designing in Hartford, he was asked to design the capital grounds in Des Moines.    When Weidenmann died, he was buried in a quiet corner of the cemetery he had designed in Connecticut. Today, Harvard awards the Weidenmann prize to the student who shows outstanding ability in landscape design.         #OTD    Today is National Eat a Peach Day.     Peaches are native to northwest China.    August is one of the months that peaches are harvested.   Thomas Jefferson had peaches growing at Monticello.   The scientific name for peaches is Persica.  The name Persica derives from the belief that peaches were from Persia - but they were actually from China.       Unearthed Words   “In June we picked the clover, And sea-shells in July: There was no silence at the door, No word from the sky. A hand came out of August And flicked his life away: We had not time to bargain, mope, Moralize, or pray.”   ― Cecil Day-Lewis, Overtures to Death and Other Poems         Today's book recommendation: Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar   This book is a favorite among women and female gardeners looking to utilize herbs for women’s health. Specifically, there are tons of great recipes in here and lots of useful information.    The book covers common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them. Gladstar shares how to select in-store herbs and then how to pair hundreds of herbal remedies.   I think what is especially helpful about this book is Rosemary‘s exclamation of the properties of herbs and then, not only how herbs are healing, but how they promote good health as well.   Rosemary is called the godmother of modern herbalism          Today's Garden Chore   Spruce up the ironwork in your garden.   The other day I was at a big box store looking for some pieces for my irrigation system, when I remembered to pick up some cans of white spray paint for my ironwork. I bought it to refresh a set of table and chairs I bought from a friend. It’s amazing how good it all looks with a fresh coat of paint.   For other ironwork that I want to keep with a more natural look, I will just get some clear coat and use that.   And if you’re doing a lot of spray painting (like I was with the tables and chairs), it makes sense to buy one of those little spray grip accessories that attach to the top of your spray paint cans. They minimize finger fatigue. They are called spray grips or contour grips - and you can find them at your big box hardware stores. They’re usually sold right by the paint cans. They are totally worth the investment.         Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   Here’s a an interesting story that was shared in the Montclair Times in 1903.   An amateur botanist and his friend were passing by a florist and they spied an elephant ear.   The botanist asked his friend, "Did you ever taste elephant ears?"   The companion said he never had.   The botanist answered this way:   "It’s a good thing for you - although it is an experience that will remain in your memory for a long time to come. I remember - oh, it seems like a hundred years back, yet the incident & fresh in my mind and as clear as crystal - when three boys were leaning across a wall looking at the plant in a garden. I was one of the boys -  and the other two were telling me what a sweet taste elephant leaves had. [...] One of the boys put a piece in his mouth - at least he pretended to - and I agreed to chew some also.   Well, persimmons are as sugar compared to the drawing and bitterness of the elephant leaf. For half an hour after I had put the bit of leaf into my mouth, I drank enough water to float a ship."   If you want to eat elephant ears, it's their tuber that's edible. The leaves and the stem are the most toxic parts of the plant.       Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

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Peter Rehme, the founder/owner/president/CEO of Rehme Steel Windows and Doors, tells hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres about discovering a passion for the metal arts, how he transitioned his tradecraft into a successful, thriving manufacturing business that handcrafts 100% American-made products using 100% net-zero solar power, and why his sustainability initiatives help his bottom line and desire to protect the environment.

We are back from Farnham, and are slowly recovering from the fantastic weekend that was Unravel! In this episode, we talk about the show, get a North American perspective on Unravel from Kate Atherley, and cover the usual news, events and current projects. Shout-Outs So many shout outs today! First up is a shout out to the lovely Sarah from Crafts from the Cwtch (go check out her blog now!). Sarah has written the first review of the London Craft Guide, and we are so glad she enjoyed the book! Another big shout out to Maylin who sent us a lovely note on Sunday about the book that really helped us power through the end of a very long weekend. Finally, thanks so much to everyone who came by the booth and looked at the book, checked out the yarn and shared it with their friends! We'd particularly like to thank Julie of Evie and Lily who came by throughout the weekend to keep us up to date on her Instagram efforts. Book news So, the book is launched, which means we are up to our eyeballs in fulfilment. A few local yarn shops picked up their wholesale orders at Unravel, so if you are looking to find the book in the wild, you can get it at Nest, Wild & Woolly, and Knit with Attitude in London, A Yarn Story in Bath, and Fig Tree Yarns in Jersey. It will also soon be available at Loop,Handweavers Studio & Gallery and Stag & Bow in London, and at The Old Pharmacy in Faversham. If you preordered the book before 17th of February, you should now have received a Paypal invoice to cover the shipping on your book. If you have not received this invoice, please let us know via the contact links at the bottom of the page, and we will get you sorted out. Upcoming Events 28th February - Decorative Estonian Cast Ons with Lucinda Guy at YAK in Brighton 12th March - Introduction to Brioche and Shawl Shapes with Bristol Ivy at Loop. The Brioche class is sadly sold out, but the Shawl class will look at how to create different shawl shapes and then add stitch patterns and play with unconventional shaping. 13th March - Knitting Outside the Box with Bristol Ivy at Loop. This full day class is great for people interested in designing, or just wanting to experiment. 16th March - Introduction to Brioche with Bristol Ivy, this time at YAK in Brighton. A good alternative if you miss out on the Loop class. 17th-20th March - Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016!!!! Classes start on the Thursday, marketplace is Friday and Saturday with associated other goings on. Rachel will be there with Porpoise Fur and will have the book available, so if you'd like to check it out (or get some spinning fluff), come on by! What we're working on Rachel finished her Because Sock Yarn by Kate Atherley, in the amazing Yarn in the City colourway dyed for us by Third Vault Yarns, and upon showing it to the designer, discovered that there was some (ultimately highly successful) user error involved in her sample. More on that to come in a future blog post. She also finished a second colourway for the Ironwork hat, and has started a shop sample for A Yarn Story and a handspun Honey Cowl (she might be the only person in the world who has not knit this yet) out of SweetGeorgia BFL/silk in the "Rogue" colourway. Allison has sadly missed out on having a new FO for this episode, but she's forging ahead on her Candy Bag sample, her handspun Gradient Pullover, and a very long-standing WIP, the Tulip Cardigan. Unravel-ed This episode we sit down for a quick Stitch n' Babble with the lovely Kate Atherley, who has recovered enough from her trans-Atlantic jet leg to tell us a bit about her impressions of Unravel and the differences between UK and North American shows. Please forgive the occasional long pauses as we were all feeling the effects of a seriously wool fume heavy weekend. As always, please let us know what you think by tweeting, liking, or loving our posts when you see them go up onTwitter,Facebook and Instagram – or even better, leave a comment in the shownotes, post on our Ravelry board or send us an email at hello@yarninthecity.com.  You can find us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (and please consider leaving a review for us!), or download us directly from the Yarn in the City website.   Our Knit Night is every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at The Goat on the Rise in Clapham Junction. We'd love to have you join us! Music Credits (all available on NoiseTrade)A Rainy Week in Paradise - Elessar ThiessenMorning Light - The Dirty Guv'nahsAfter the Fight - Jars of Clay

What do you get when you mix a Fiat 500 —a popular and tiny 50s car in Italy—with a bulldozer and a crazy Japanese ironsmith? A Fiat 500 bulldozer with crazy—and very happy—Japanese ironsmith inside, as the video shows. Kogoro Kurata's invention only runs at 3 kilometers per hour, but who cares. It's red, it has treads, it can destroy stuff. That's all that matters to me. Better than Transformers 2 for sure. [ Ironwork via Pink Tentacle ].