Need an 1/8" thick piece of brass, about 4" square

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:23 pm

Just like the title says. I need a piece of brass that's about 4" square, and is an 1/8" thick.

Lemme know what you've got and how much you want for it.

Thanks!
Cat

Halberds · Post by **Halberds** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:32 pm

I have some 14ga. bronze.

McMaster has 1/8" brass in small sizes.
8948K14
Ultra-Machinable Brass (Alloy 353) 0.125" Thick, 6" X 6"
In stock at $38.27 Each

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:08 pm

Holy crap, it's THAT much? I thought it would be a couple bucks! I may have to rethink this.

I could get by with a 2" x 2" piece, so if anyone has that, I would like to hear about it. The piece needs some cutouts made, so I was trying to leave finger space (so no fingers get lost) by getting a bigger piece.

Hal, I don't know if 14 gauge would work, but it's possible. I'm already planning on epoxying a few pieces together to build up to the size I need, so maybe I could just epoxy several pieces of 14 gauge together to get an 1/8" thick piece.

How much would you want for enough 4" x 4" pieces of 14 gauge to equal 1/8"? At this poit, I would not be opposed to getting the smaller 2" x 2" pieces if there is a significant difference in price.

Lemme know. Thanks!
Cat

Zweihammer · Post by **Zweihammer** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:14 pm

Cat,
I will have to look when I get home, but I have quite a bit of brass, some heavy gauge and plate. I will give you what you need for free, in appreciation. Email me if I haven't gotten back to you by tomorrow.

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:25 pm

Eric, that is VERY kind of you, but I would want to pay you for what you have. I would not feel right about getting it for free. I DO appreciate the offer though!

Anywho, let me know what you've got.

Thanks so much!
Cat

Baron Conal · Post by **Baron Conal** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:36 pm

whatcha making?

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:40 pm

Baron Conal wrote:whatcha making?

Yea... inquiring minds want to know!

losthelm · Post by **losthelm** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:06 pm

a knife I would guess.
drop me a note if Zweihammer does not have what you need.

not shure if what I have for scrap is brass or bronze but its about 1/8.
make shure to post pictures when your finish your project.

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:05 pm

Losthelm,
I will be sure to do that. Thanks! Either brass or bronze would work.

I am indeed attempting to make a knife. I am trying to make a flyssa type long knife/short sword for my nephew for Christmas (don't worry, he's an adult), but it has proven to be far more of a logistical challenge than what I was prepared for. I need to epoxy up enough brass to make a 5/8" wide pommel blank, and I already have a piece of 1/4" brass. I can get the two outer sandwhich pieces from that, but I need the 1/8" piece for the middle. I could probably try to grind a piece of the 1/4" down to 1/8", but I would probably not be able to get it perfectly smooth - which it needs to be so there's no gaps in my sammich.

If all else fails, I could use some other material for the middle, but I am concerned about differring hardnesses, as the piece will need filed to shape and then etched.

If it turns out ok, I will post pics.

Thanks again,
Cat

Zweihammer · Post by **Zweihammer** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:58 am

Cat,
I do have plenty of 1/8", PM me your address and I will get a 4" square out to you Monday. Do you just need the one?

Cat · Post by **Cat** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:16 am

If you show me your address, I'll show you mine.

LOL

PM sent.

Thanks!!
Cat