In message , Gerald Ross
writes
I just chuck a piece of brass bar in my lathe and use a file to get
small stuff,

That was an idea I had, but wasn't sure if the filings would fine
enough. Definitely worth a try


You can also get filings from places that cut keys. This usually has
some nickel in it so it doesn't look as nice.

I don't think our local key cutter does enough trade, but next time I am
passing I will ask

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John