Page 6 • The HERALD • 14th November 2024 v PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 29 YEARS v Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery 023 8020 7895 16 Marsh Parade, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Club) Est 2006 REPAIRS ANTIQUE, MODERN & MARINE REFURBISHED FURNITURE FOR SALE RE-UPHOLSTERY All aspects of Plastering & General Decorating Covered Free Quotations Fully Insured Mobile 07941 255335 Phone: 023 8089 8324 parkesij@yahoo.co.uk www.ijs4plastering.co.uk Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Metal Craftsman Recognised for Creative Talent Metal Cra sman James Frankland has been announced as the winner of the best vehicle project for the 2024 Metal My Way competition, for his homemade submarine made using metal purchased from Metal Supermarkets Southampton. “It’s been both a dream and challenge to create a submarine to fulfill the adventure of being underwater in my own machine,” said James. “This took lots of time, welding, cutting, machining and general fabrication over the past six years, so, I’m happy to be honoured as one of the Metal My Way winners this year.” James was awarded rst place for ‘Homemade Submarine’. James set about to ful ll a childhood dream and engineering challenge when he rst took on the build using metal purchased from Metal Supermarkets Southampton. To build the submarine, James welded, cut, machined and fabricated, following engineered plans to the letter to ensure the vessel would be certi ed and rated to 100 meters diving depth. Showcasing the versatility and cra manship of metalworking, fabricating and design, the annual Metal My Way competition awarded winners across unique categories, along with one overall grand prize winner. knives projects. Over 830 submissions were received from across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom! “We are always in awe of the talent and creativity on display from the many Metal My Way submissions,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets, the title sponsor of the annual contest. “James went above and beyond with his ‘Homemade Submarine’, and as the winner in the vehicle category, earning the Lincoln Electric Weld Pak prize. It’s rewarding to support this contest each year to help showcase the skill of local craftspeople like James that turn ordinary metal into something incredible.” Alongside title sponsor Metal Supermarkets, the contest was also sponsored by Haco Atlantic, Space Aid Manufacturing, Cosen Saws, and Ferric Machinery. is year marks the tenth year of the Metal My Way competition held by the international metal supplier. e prizes were granted to winning submissions that were chosen based on criteria such as complexity, detail, intricacy, uniqueness, creativity, cra manship, quantity of metal used and ingenuity. e contest was open to both professionals and hobbyists alike and invited entrants to submit a photo or video of their innovative metalmade project for the opportunity to win prizes instrumental to their cra . e ve categories included vehicle projects, artistic and design projects, furniture and home projects, industrial or shop projects, and James’ homemade submarine Ideal Christmas Gifts for the Bookworm in your Life Children’s and local interest books Available at The Herald Office, 2 High Street, Hythe Call in and have a look we are open Monday-Friday from 9am to 3pm
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