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Awesome Aluminum

Kingsland Aluminum Eyeglass Frames

Kingsland Aluminum Eyeglass Frames

Artist and designer Jonathan Schipper created these unique eyeglass frames after being bored by the sameness of storebought glasses. They’re machined from billet 6061 aluminum with a subtly grooved texture that comes from the milling process. Available in silver, black, gold, or rhodium finishes.

Aluminum Cubits

Aluminum Cubits
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Chicago-based EVE Company makes these metal curiosities inspired by classic machinist’s tests like the Swiss cube and Turner’s cube. The Cubit collection includes three variants: the Ripple Cubit, Matrix Cubit, Infinity Cubit. Each one is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, and measures appx. 2″ x 2″ x 2″.

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Nexus Aluminum Dice

Nexus Aluminum Dice

These unique D6 dice feature a techno-style digital font and dots engraved into their sides. Each one is precision CNC milled from 6061 aluminum and is designed for smooth rolling and readability. Choose from eight anodized colors, and save when buying multiples.

Aluminum Parts Sorting Tray

Aluminum Parts Sorting Tray
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Design the Everything makes this tabletop tray for sorting small parts. Each one is machined from aluminum and has three sections for storing screws, nuts, washers, and other hardware. It’s also good for rings or cufflinks. It’s smaller than it looks, though, at 6″w x 3″d, x 1″h. Choose from a raw or tumbled finish.

Aluminum Building Block

Aluminum Building Block
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This CNC-machined aluminum building block from Gundae Productions is a great gift for LEGO fans. The block is roughly twice the size of a standard 4×2 LEGO brick, measuring 2.5″ wide. It’s not designed for a tight fit though, so consider it more of display piece than something you’d build structures with.

Cerakoted Aluminum Pen Holders

Cerakoted Aluminum Pen Holders
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GT Scientific CNC machines pen holders from aluminum and applies Cerakote thin-film ceramic coating to give them color and a protective outer layer. Each of its four openings has a Delrin liner to protect writing instruments. They offer a special deal on imperfect ones if you want to save a few bucks.

The Ridge Topographic Wallets

The Ridge Topographic Wallets
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The Ridge offers its slimline aluminum wallets with laser-engraved topographic maps of some of America’s greatest travel destinations. The RFID-blocking wallets use an elastic strap to hold up to 12 cards and comes with a detachable money clip. Designs include Zion’s The Narrows, Oahu’s North Shore, and Yosemite’s Half Dome.

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Dango Capsule Mini Cache

Dango Capsule Mini Cache
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Dango’s latest storage cache is small enough to carry on your keychain, your wrist, or a lanyard. Its long and skinny proportions make it ideal for small screws, toothpicks, or matchsticks. It’s made from 6061 aluminum and is waterproof and food-safe. It comes in satin silver or jet black. Inner dimensions: 2.5″L x 0.25″D.

Mini Miter Square

Mini Miter Square
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Bridge City Tool Works’ tiny triangle is a great addition to any craftsperson’s arsenal. The anodized aluminum tool makes 90º and 45º marks and is also great for squaring tight corners, like inside of a drawer. Its detachable foot is held on with three strong magnets and can be adjusted for left- or right-handed markings.

Metal Polyhedral Dice Set

Metal Polyhedral Dice Set
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These precision-made metal dice from Gravity Dice will upgrade any RPG gamer’s kit. Each of the seven dice is machined from 6061 aluminum, and has chamfered edge to increase randomization of rolls. They’re also available with a matching metal dice chamber.

ONE 3 Ruler + Pen

ONE 3 Ruler + Pen

TA+d designed this elegant set that includes an aluminum writing instrument that slides into the body of a matching three-sided ruler. The ruler has a carabiner hole at one end so you can hang it from a bag or belt loop. Choose from metric or imperial rulers and a Pilot FriXion erasable pen or a 2mm mechanical pencil.

Ultraleggera Lightweight Chair

Ultraleggera Lightweight Chair
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Designed by Oskar Zięta and inspired by Gio Ponti’s 1957 Superleggera chair, the Ultraleggera currently claims the title of the world’s lightest chair. It’s made from aluminum and has a laser-perforated seat and backrest that keep its weight to a minimum. Despite weighing just 3.65 lb, it’s been tested with loads topping 2600 lb.

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GPCA 1945 Bolt Action Plus Pen

GPCA 1945 Bolt Action Plus Pen

By moving their bolt-action mechanism to the middle of the case, GPCA was able to outfit their pens with a 100 dB survival whistle. They also feature a tungsten glass breaker, and their grips are marked for impromptu measurements. They come in four finishes: aluminum Space Silver or Jet Black, and titanium High Polish or Dark.

Nitecore NTP31 Pen

Nitecore NTP31 Pen
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Nitecore’s tactical pen features a bidirectional bolt-action mechanism. Flip it one way to expose the writing tip, and the other direction to reveal a self-defense / glass breaker tool. Its body is made from CNC-machined aluminum alloy in a black finish, while its tool tip is made from tungsten steel.

Diesel Fish Rope Tie

Diesel Fish Rope Tie

Fishbone’s metal gadget is designed for knotless joining and tying of ropes and straps. It holds up to 0.5″ rope or 1″ flat webbing, and has built-in neodymium magnets for stacking and storage. Available in stainless steel or lightweight aluminum. They also make a mini version for 0.25″ or smaller rope or paracord.

Skull Door Knocker

Skull Door Knocker
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Sure, you could go with one of those newfangled Ring video doorbells, or you could go old school and put a knocker on your door. Etsy shop Skulls4All sells these cast aluminum skull door knockers that are sure to scare off any unwanted solicitors who show up at your door.

Grovemade Desk Tray

Grovemade Desk Tray
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Grovemade presents a new version of their handy Desk Tray. The latest version offers 45% more storage space, with four compartments for storing small office supplies. It features an aluminum base and a machined cork interior, in natural or dark, dyed with Japanese calligraphy ink. A great companion for their Wood Desk Shelf.

Machined Metal Soap Dishes

Machined Metal Soap Dishes

Most soap dishes are made from plastic, ceramic, or wood. But we dig the more substantial look of Lukas Alberts’ soap dishes, which are machined from metal with strategically-placed ridges to keep soap bars from getting soggy. They come in solid aluminum or copper, both of which will oxidize and patina over time.

Canniloq Stash Jar

Canniloq Stash Jar
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Designed for keeping coffee, spices, tea, and uh… herbs dry, this durable container is made from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, and keeps dry goods dry and safe, while being smell-proof as well. The interior is 1.67″ dia x 3.3″ long. Available in black or silver finishes.

How Aluminum Cans Are Made

How Aluminum Cans Are Made

Aluminum is one of the world’s most recyclable materials. It can be melted down over and over again without degrading. So it’s no wonder soda, and beer cans are made from the metal. In this older clip from How Its Made, they visited a factory that stamps and shapes aluminum into cans millions of times a day.

WYN Pen 1.0

WYN Pen 1.0

Created by WynLABS, this minimal metal pen features a design that lets you see into its middle. Its split body is machined from a single block of aluminum, with a springy sidebar that uses gravity to drop its refill into place. It comes with a Fisher Space Pen refill for writing in any conditions.

Milling a Metal Gear

Milling a Metal Gear

Machine shop DataPro shares hypnotic footage of a Datron CNC milling machine, as it takes a disc of aluminum and transforms it into a precise and smoothly formed gear. It was shot as a time-lapse, but won’t it be awesome when machines can do this in real time?

AKO DICE III: Dragon Stone

AKO DICE III: Dragon Stone

These unique metal dice from AKO have a modern look while incorporating a texture inspired by a dragon’s scales. Instead of round dice pips, numbers are represented with lines that mimic a dragon’s claw marks. They’re machined from aluminum and come in five colors. A 10-dice set includes a case/dice tower combo.

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