Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

Cheers,

John

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

Might not be quite what you're looking for, but google for "rare earth
magnets" (neodymium) - they come in the sort of dimensions you're
looking for, such as shown he

http://www.first4magnets.com/circula...agnets-8-c.asp

John Nagelson wrote in

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Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and
would like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

A local engineering firm may make some up for you from steel bar for
beer/tobacco money. If you don't know of one, ask at a small
independent garage - they will know who undertakes small jobs.

Having said that, someone will come along in a few minutes and tell
us they're a common item

Hope this helps

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John Nagelson wrote in

m:

Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and
would like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

A local engineering firm may make some up for you from steel bar for
beer/tobacco money. If you don't know of one, ask at a small
independent garage - they will know who undertakes small jobs.

Having said that, someone will come along in a few minutes and tell
us they're a common item

Well, I can get hold of plated steel discs, 20.3mm diameter, about 1mm
thick, for about 1p each. From the bank :-)

cheers,
clive

Richard Perkin wrote:

John Nagelson wrote:

Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and
would like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

A local engineering firm may make some up for you from steel bar for
beer/tobacco money. If you don't know of one, ask at a small
independent garage - they will know who undertakes small jobs.

Having said that, someone will come along in a few minutes and tell
us they're a common item

There is a better way. Turn the pieces upside down and fill
partially with epoxy (boating or autobody-shop, used for
repairing fiberglass -- a pint or so should be plenty) and
let set. Then make a layer of lead birdshot (available at
any gun shop; lots of shooters reload shotgun shells) and
pour more epoxy on top to hold the shot together. Finish off
with felt.

--
Guy Macon
http://www.guymacon.com/

John Nagelson wrote:
Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

You want some "penny washers" which look like
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14327/Bolts/Washers/M10-Steel-Large-Flat-Washers-BZP
(the above is an example; it doesn't state the outside diameter).
Presumably the hole in the middle is of no concern, and you'd have to
glue several together as they'd only be about 1.5mm thick.

B&Q etc would probably have them; failing that asn engineering supplies
type place.

David

On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:51:44 +0000, Lobster wrote:

John Nagelson wrote:
Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of varying
diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

You want some "penny washers" which look like
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14327/Bolts/Washers/M10-Steel-Large-Flat-Washers-BZP
(the above is an example; it doesn't state the outside diameter).
Presumably the hole in the middle is of no concern, and you'd have to glue
several together as they'd only be about 1.5mm thick.

B&Q etc would probably have them; failing that asn engineering supplies
type place.

David

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I don't think you would need 'penny washers' to get a 20mm diameter. An
ordinary M8 (possibly M10) heavy washer is about 20mm diameter. Screwfix
do them:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14190/...el-Washers-BZP

They're not rare or unusual so any decent hardware store will have them.

Cic.
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On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:45:19 -0800, John Nagelson wrote:

Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of varying
diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

Cheers,

John

The knock out tab of electrical back boxes, steel, definitely 20mm and
about 1mm thick.


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Choosing a Boiler FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/BoilerChoice.html

Cicero wrote:
On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:51:44 +0000, Lobster wrote:

John Nagelson wrote:
Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of varying
diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?
You want some "penny washers" which look like
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14327/Bolts/Washers/M10-Steel-Large-Flat-Washers-BZP
(the above is an example; it doesn't state the outside diameter).
Presumably the hole in the middle is of no concern, and you'd have to glue
several together as they'd only be about 1.5mm thick.

I don't think you would need 'penny washers' to get a 20mm diameter. An
ordinary M8 (possibly M10) heavy washer is about 20mm diameter. Screwfix
do them:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14190/...el-Washers-BZP

Su however the 'penny' variety have a smaller hole relative to the
outer diameter (ie closer to the solid disc which the OP seeks), so
seemed more appropriate here.

David

Colin Wilson wrote:
Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

Might not be quite what you're looking for, but google for "rare earth
magnets" (neodymium) - they come in the sort of dimensions you're
looking for, such as shown he

http://www.first4magnets.com/circula...agnets-8-c.asp

I missed the thread start, but you can get magnetic disks out of scrap
loudspeakers at your local tip.

neodymium mgantes are available all over the place.

Scrap floppy disk and CDROM drives will net you small ring ferrite
magnets and dish shape magnetic iron type parts.

On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:49:27 +0000, Lobster wrote:

Cicero wrote:
On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:51:44 +0000, Lobster wrote:

John Nagelson wrote:
Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?
You want some "penny washers" which look like
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14327/Bolts/Washers/M10-Steel-Large-Flat-Washers-BZP
(the above is an example; it doesn't state the outside diameter).
Presumably the hole in the middle is of no concern, and you'd have to
glue several together as they'd only be about 1.5mm thick.

I don't think you would need 'penny washers' to get a 20mm diameter. An
ordinary M8 (possibly M10) heavy washer is about 20mm diameter. Screwfix
do them:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14190/...el-Washers-BZP

Su however the 'penny' variety have a smaller hole relative to the
outer diameter (ie closer to the solid disc which the OP seeks), so seemed
more appropriate here.

David
==================================
Well, the OP didn't actually specify *solid* disks so plain washers would
seem to be a simple solution. The OP also asked for disks in *varying
sizes up to 20mm diameter* so presumably he wants smaller sizes as well.
The smallest penny washers I have (M5 - smallest size offered by Screwfix)
are about 25mm diameter so they might be too big for the OP's requirements.

Cic.

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Richard Perkin wrote:

John Nagelson wrote in

m:

Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and
would like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

A local engineering firm may make some up for you from steel bar for
beer/tobacco money. If you don't know of one, ask at a small
independent garage - they will know who undertakes small jobs.

The weights that my wife uses for curtains fit the description in most
respects, except they are lead, not steel. Commonly available from
fabric shops at reasonable prices.

On Dec 8, 7:45 pm, John Nagelson wrote:
Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

Rather than using various disks of matching diameters, you might
want to consider drilling a short distance into the base of each
piece, inserting lead weights, sealing them in with glue or wood
putty, and then covering the base with felt, cut to fit the diameter.
Unlike the disks, these weights would be invisible, and the felt will
protect your board, whereas the disks might scratch it.

"John Nagelson" wrote in message
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Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs, of
varying diameters up to about 20mm, and thickness maybe 4mm?

First of all I'd use brass or bronze rather than steel. They both have a
slightly higher density than steel and are a nicer material for such a use.
They won't rust for starters. Lead of course has an even higher density but
not by that much. Any sheet metal shop will stamp you out whatever you need
or part it off from bar stock. Or you could use coins which are basically
bronze, or brass washers which are available for pennies. You could fill the
holes in the middle with lead shot and glue a felt base over them.
--
Dave Baker - Puma Race Engines

"Dave Baker" wrote in message
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...Or you could use coins which are basically bronze, ...

For copper coins; only if you use ones that are dated 1992 or earlier. After
that, they are plated steel.

Colin Bignell

On Dec 10, 3:44 am, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
"Dave Baker" wrote in message

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...Or you could use coins which are basically bronze, ...

For copper coins; only if you use ones that are dated 1992 or earlier. After
that, they are plated steel.

Colin Bignell

Not in the U.S. The outer metal is Cu-Ni alloy other than pennies (Cu-
Zn) and the dollar coins
(a type of manganese brass):
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/...cQuarterDollar

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On Dec 10, 3:44 am, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
"Dave Baker" wrote in message

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...Or you could use coins which are basically bronze, ...

For copper coins; only if you use ones that are dated 1992 or earlier.
After
that, they are plated steel.

Colin Bignell

Not in the U.S. The outer metal is Cu-Ni alloy other than pennies (Cu-
Zn) and the dollar coins

As the two first groups in the list are UK based, I presume the OP is
interested in what is available in the UK :-)

Colin Bignell

On Dec 10, 1:01 pm, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
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On Dec 10, 3:44 am, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
"Dave Baker" wrote in message

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...Or you could use coins which are basically bronze, ...

For copper coins; only if you use ones that are dated 1992 or earlier.
After
that, they are plated steel.

Colin Bignell

Not in the U.S. The outer metal is Cu-Ni alloy other than pennies (Cu-
Zn) and the dollar coins

As the two first groups in the list are UK based, I presume the OP is
interested in what is available in the UK :-)

Colin Bignell- Hide quoted text -

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Right, but not everyone viewing is British. One source for lead
washers in the UK:

http://www.kellysearch.co.uk/gb-product-102791.html

On 9 Dec, 00:45, John Nagelson wrote:
Hello, I have just bought a wooden Thai chess (makruk) set, and would
like to weight the pieces somehow.

Does someone know where I might get hold of some steel discs,

1. IMHO steel is not dense enough for chess piece weights. Lead is
far better & easily obtainable from builders & plumbers & roofers
using lead sheet to waterproof roofs.
It is easily cut (for a one-off on small pieces use a wood chisel or
a stanley knife) & can be hammer pounded into lumps to suit whatever
size you want. As another poster suggested rebate the base of the
piece & use araldite to fix then cover with breen baize (felt as in
billiard tables).

2. Am intrigued as to where you managed to purchase a Thai chess set
(assuming it was in the UK). I have only read about Thai chess in
books.

HTH

In message , Owain
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nightjar cpb@ wrote:
Not in the U.S. The outer metal is Cu-Ni alloy other than pennies (Cu-
Zn) and the dollar coins
As the two first groups in the list are UK based, I presume the OP is
interested in what is available in the UK :-)

But you can buy two American pennies for one British penny at the moment :-)


If OPEC stop selling oil in dollars, you'll be able to buy a couple of
states for pennies

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