Looking for some sheet brass and aluminum

[CabinetMaker]

Hi Y'All,

I am getting ready to do a couple of wedding pens and I am thinking about doing a Celtic knot in the body using brass and/or aluminum. I was wondering what a good source for small pieces of sheet stock of varying thickness might be. I checked PSA and Craft Supplies but they didn't have anything. Hobby Lobby might have something close.

Thanks!

 

[skiprat]

Google K&S Metals from Chicago. They have a list of vendors that sell their stuff. You can even buy it in deepest darkest Africa.
Wash the stuff before gluing. I had a few sheets with a slight film of lube on them that CA doesn't like.

PS; the kit was an Imperial.:wink:

 

[hebertjo]

http://www.whimsie.com/

They sell sample sheets (3x3) for $3 each. Or you can buy larger pieces. All the metals you would want to use and wire as well.

 

[Russianwolf]

just remember to match your inlay material to the blade kerf of your saw.

 

[CabinetMaker]

Google K&S Metals from Chicago. They have a list of vendors that sell their stuff. You can even buy it in deepest darkest Africa.
Wash the stuff before gluing. I had a few sheets with a slight film of lube on them that CA doesn't like.

PS; the kit was an Imperial.:wink:

Thanks! Both answers will help.

 

[MarkD]

I found a selection of Brass, Aluminum and Stainless Steel and my local True Value Hardware store. I bought some 3/4" wide by 12" long in varying thickness. I believe one thickness is very close to the kerf of my saw. I hope to check that this weekend.

 

[CabinetMaker]

Google K&S Metals from Chicago. They have a list of vendors that sell their stuff. You can even buy it in deepest darkest Africa.
Wash the stuff before gluing. I had a few sheets with a slight film of lube on them that CA doesn't like.

PS; the kit was an Imperial.:wink:

Well bang goes that idea. CSUSA is closing out the Imperial and as my luck would have it, its out of stock. Ah, well. Such is life.

 

[mredburn]

Depending on the amount you want.
THunderbird supply or Rio grande supply sell brass sheet as well as other jewellry supplies.

Let me add this How much ar eyou looking for? I have 18g sheets in 6x12in I could cut you off a piece and send it to you

 

[Russianwolf]

Google K&S Metals from Chicago. They have a list of vendors that sell their stuff. You can even buy it in deepest darkest Africa.
Wash the stuff before gluing. I had a few sheets with a slight film of lube on them that CA doesn't like.

PS; the kit was an Imperial.:wink:

Well bang goes that idea. CSUSA is closing out the Imperial and as my luck would have it, its out of stock. Ah, well. Such is life.

Check Exotics, they have either the Imperial or Lotus.

 

[CabinetMaker]

Depending on the amount you want.
THunderbird supply or Rio grande supply sell brass sheet as well as other jewellry supplies.

Let me add this How much ar eyou looking for? I have 18g sheets in 6x12in I could cut you off a piece and send it to you

[Thinking out loud] Lets see, 7/8" blank cut at 45° or so for the rings, 2 pieces per ring, 4 rings per pen and 3 pens. That would be 24 pieces at 1.25" by 0.875". I could cut that out of a piece of about 4" by 8"[/Thinking out loud]Looks like will need a piece about 4" by 8".

 

[mredburn]

Not a problem I will pm you.

 

[CabinetMaker]

Do inlays with brass and aluminum cut better with scrapers or gouges? I am looking at using an acrylic blank for the pens and I would normally use a scraper to prevent chip out.

 

[CabinetMaker]

Not a problem I will pm you.

Thanks!

 

[MarkD]

I used my woodchuck pen pro :biggrin:

 

[CabinetMaker]

I used my woodchuck pen pro :biggrin:

*Sigh* After purchasing a 22k Majestic roller ball, 22k Majestic Jr. Roller ball, blanks and inserts I'm afraid I will have shot most of my pen turning budget for the year.

 

[SGM Retired]

Don't forget your local hobby shop that sales model airplanes...

 

[TomS]

I've purchased brass, copper and alum. sheets(4"x8") at the Hobby Lobby here in Ohio. They have several thicknesses. I think it was in the model car area.
Tom

 

[jttheclockman]

http://www.whimsie.com/aluminumsheetmetal.html


I also used these people for my rods. https://www.speedymetals.com/s-137-sheet.aspx