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metal band for project?
I'm looking to make something similar to this:
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws.. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris |
metal band for project?
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cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris I believe Home Depot carries small pieces of copper roof flashing. -- Often wrong, never in doubt. Larry W. - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org |
metal band for project?
"cbodnar" wrote in message
I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. McFeeleys sells both brass and (better) bronze screws. http://www.mcfeelys.com You could probably find sheet copper locally. For heavier copper or brass, there are a number of on line places selling various shapes. Here is one... http://www.onlinemetals.com/ Tin? No idea but Google probably does. I didn't know they galvanized tin, don't think I ever saw such, can't think of a reason to do it but you could buy zinc bar and use your kitchen stove to melt it. -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net |
metal band for project?
cbodnar wrote:
I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. -- -Mike- |
metal band for project?
On 11/24/2013 2:24 PM, cbodnar wrote:
It would be easy to do in copper by taking a piece of 1/2" copper pipe and hammering it flat. It will harden as you hammer it, so it would be good if you can get it really hot once and a while to anneal it. It would also be easy to do with 1" wide steel strap from any steel supply yard. It would probably require a vise and torch to get good clean bends. -- ___________________________________ Keep the whole world singing . . . Dan G remove the seven |
metal band for project?
Mike Marlow wrote:
cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. C'mon now Mike. The item itself is rather interesting. His question may fit under "hardware". Personally, I wouldn't feel married to the angle-metal support. And the metal strip could be replaced by darn near anything--even leather. I see no need for the OP to plagiarize the original item. There is more than enough room for improvisation, preferably in harmony with the items destination! Maybe he or she can carve a line of roses into the leather? Actually, I see lots of room for carving/personalization! Bill |
metal band for project?
Mike Marlow wrote:
cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris The notion that someone might pay $115 for something like this contains some sort of lesson for me. I might have wondered if I was asking too much at $35. 'Course, I looked at a regular shirt at JCP yesterday and it was marked $65. When I saw some short-sleeved ones for $11, that made me feel a little better. I don't go shoppin' for clothes very often. It's "sucker-beware" out there! |
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cbodnar wrote in
: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...ook-stand?utm_ medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclid=CPiBmuSf_roCFep QOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris It looks kinda like the weldable steel that you can pick up at Menards. Lowes and Home Depot carry a similar selection. You can also pick up brass pieces in approximately 12" lengths from a hardware store like Ace or a hobby shop. Puckdropper -- Make it to fit, don't make it fit. |
metal band for project?
On 11/24/2013 3:24 PM, cbodnar wrote:
I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris Copper strap is commonly used in equipment grounding applications but I can't readily locate any narrow stuff -- 2" appears to be common though. There is copper (well copper-plated steel) strap used in plumbing but it is perforated too closely to be much good for decorative purposes. Take a look at http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/CopperStrap.html and see what you think. My local borg (HD or Lowe's, can't remember which) has a metal center which has strips of metal, some up to 3-feet but I don't know if any of it would suit your purposes. I guess that one could beat up new steel strip and chemically treat to make it look old. I've done that with new hinges to adapt them to blanket chests and such. BB |
metal band for project?
On 11/24/2013 8:00 PM, BenignBodger wrote:
On 11/24/2013 3:24 PM, cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris Copper strap is commonly used in equipment grounding applications but I can't readily locate any narrow stuff -- 2" appears to be common though. There is copper (well copper-plated steel) strap used in plumbing but it is perforated too closely to be much good for decorative purposes. Take a look at http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/CopperStrap.html and see what you think. My local borg (HD or Lowe's, can't remember which) has a metal center which has strips of metal, some up to 3-feet but I don't know if any of it would suit your purposes. I guess that one could beat up new steel strip and chemically treat to make it look old. I've done that with new hinges to adapt them to blanket chests and such. BB Just remembered that K&S Engineering has metal strips in some of their retail display assortments, hobby shop fodder, but I don't know if any of them are in longer lengths than about 1-foot. BB |
metal band for project?
On 11/24/2013 12:24 PM, cbodnar wrote:
I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris My father's hardware store (in the 60's) carried rolls of steel, copper and brass of varying thicknesses and six inch widths called shim stock. I DAGS on shim stock and came up with a bunch of entries (no **** Sherlock) including Amazon (again see previous parenthetical statement). As to the galvanized tin, my guess is that it's galvanized sheet steel. Screws are carried by all sorts of places in copper, brass (bright and burnished), including McFeely's. There is (was?) a business in Monrovia, CA, that sells large sheets (e.g. 4' x 8') of all kinds of stuff plus tubes (round and square), angles, etc that sells to the DIYer as well as commercial establishments. A really neat place to browse if you are trying to imagine a project. You might see if there isn't such a place near to you. Anyway, good luck and have fun. mahalo, jo4hn p.s. FWIW I think you posted in a good place to get answers. |
metal band for project?
On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 20:27:14 +0000 (UTC),
(Larry W) wrote: In article , cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris Try an electrical supply place looking for "copper ground straps". They can be ordered on line at: http://www.gacopper.com/032-CopperStrap.html -- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA |
metal band for project?
On Sunday, November 24, 2013 2:24:17 PM UTC-6, cbodnar wrote:
I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ I would start a search with: A roofing specialist/company should have sheets of copper flashing readily available, to them. They might even have facilities to cut-to-size whatever width & length you need, if tin snips & a file aren't sufficient for DIYing. I've often fabricated "whatever" improvised item, from leftover copper flashing sheets from my home's roofing. I've even found improvised uses for the leftover copper nails, from the flashing and roof tile installation. A good roofing company should have access to these sorts of supplies. A "complete service" roofing company may know where other types of sheet metal goods are available, also, for not-so-typical of applications/needs. Sonny |
metal band for project?
On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 12:24:17 -0800 (PST), cbodnar
wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris Any HVAC sheet metal shop can give you galvanized sheet scraps, and any commercial roofer can get you sheet copper if you want to go that direction. Brass screws are easy to find, and copper should be available from any boat-builder supply |
metal band for project?
On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:04:35 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
wrote: cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. Hey - it WAS a woodworking project - so don't get TOO miffed. |
metal band for project?
On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:06:59 -0600, DanG wrote:
On 11/24/2013 2:24 PM, cbodnar wrote: It would be easy to do in copper by taking a piece of 1/2" copper pipe and hammering it flat. It will harden as you hammer it, so it would be good if you can get it really hot once and a while to anneal it. It would also be easy to do with 1" wide steel strap from any steel supply yard. It would probably require a vise and torch to get good clean bends. Galvanized sheet metal is easy to come by, and easy to work - and flattened copper pipe is an awfully complicated way to get a strip if sheet copper!!!! Copper flashing is available pretty well world wide, in just about any town of any size - and virtually any city.. Even tern plate metal from a large juice can could be pressed into use. |
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On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:04:35 -0500, "Mike Marlow" wrote: cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. Hey - it WAS a woodworking project - so don't get TOO miffed. Ugh - it looked like a metal working group question to my distorted eyes.Please excuse my inappropriate reply. -- -Mike- |
metal band for project?
On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:04:35 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
wrote: cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. Hey, Mike, did somebody **** in your cheerios this morning? |
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Gordon Shumway wrote:
On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:04:35 -0500, "Mike Marlow" wrote: cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. Hey, Mike, did somebody **** in your cheerios this morning? No - I have that capability to do this **** from time to time. I try not to, but sometimes... -- -Mike- |
metal band for project?
On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:13:25 -0500, "Mike Marlow"
wrote: Gordon Shumway wrote: On Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:04:35 -0500, "Mike Marlow" wrote: cbodnar wrote: I'm looking to make something similar to this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product...FepQOgodqikAEQ The description says it's galvanized tin, and what looks like copper screws. I'd like to do something similar in either copper, tin, or brass. Any suggestion on where to get this type of metal banding and screws? Doesn't have to be exact, I'm open to some modificatinos. Just not sure where to get this type of material. Thanks Chris And... you posted this to a woodworking group for exactly what reason? Can't these newbies figure out how to use the internet? Ok - here's my advice - I prefer walnut over most other woods. No particular reason - I just like the looks of it. It looks like hell when galvanized, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Copper treatments don't look any much better. Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry - next time don't post to a woodworking group. Hey, Mike, did somebody **** in your cheerios this morning? No - I have that capability to do this **** from time to time. I try not to, but sometimes... LOL |
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