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

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

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

"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.




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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

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-

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

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

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!

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

I believe Home Depot carries small pieces of copper roof flashing.

I haven't been able to find any. I looked all over for a few pieces
of step flashing, or some such, a while back.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 - 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-

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?

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-

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