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I am looking for a copper backsplash
I am looking for a copper backsplash for the area behind my stove, and,
also the area above my sink. The dimensions are as follows: 30.25 inches wide X 15 inches tall, and 38.5 inches wide X 6.25 inches tall. I prefer copper that is somewhat aged. Also, some type of design would be nice. If anybody makes this type of item, please email me ) with a description of the product, pricing and approximate shipping charges. Thanks! Susan |
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"Gary Brady" wrote: (clip) I prefer copper that is somewhat aged. Also, some type of design would be nice. (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I recently got some very nice scrap pieces that were cutoffs from a roofing job. He had it in bright and artificial patina. So a roofer might be a source. For the design, you might contact a high school shop teacher--you may find a talented student who would work by the hour. |
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Over here in the UK - where we have no money but fortunately, no
Harbour Fake - I get my copper by scrounging used domestic hot water tanks from demolition sites or friendly plumbers. The usual tank over here has a volume of around 150 litres (oops - 35 gallons) and will provide a 4' 6" by 2'6" sheet of 24g copper sheet once the top and bottom are cut off. I have covered benches and found many other uses for this recycled material. Serendipity - the tank also contains a copper heating coil of 1 1/2" diameter, around 8' long - I wonder how you make moonshine? By definition this is aged copper and is easy to make into whatever your heart desires. All the best, Charles |
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Funnily enough, the plumbing and heating industry seems to be being
forced into changing from copper to lined steel or stainless products over here. Copper was used from the late Victorian days (I believe) and is still an approved material. I researched for a picture of a copper cylinder and this is all I could find: http://www.newarkcyl.freeserve.co.uk...ect%20page.htm My copper hot water cylinder has been in service for at least 40 years and is in good shape. These days, to satisfy energy saving regulations, most cylinders are supplied with bonded foam insulation. Makes them a pain in the a** to reclaim. The old ones (and there must be 20 or 30 million still in use in the UK) are easy to find. Thanks for the moonshine tips. With whisky taxed at about 80% of the price it would be worth taking a chance, especially as our police are concentrating on the motorist and the replica gun owner as the most wanted these days. All the best, Charles |
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