jttheclockman
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Is it possible to thin stainless steel. I have some stainless medals that are 1/8" thick and would like to thin down to 1/16" thick so I could bend around a tube. Any thoughts?? Thanks.
Stainless steel?
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gimpy
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Yes, it's possible
Check the ID to see what size
If it needs to be larger I would suggest a reamer
The OD should not matter
Check the ID to see what size
If it needs to be larger I would suggest a reamer
The OD should not matter
jttheclockman
Member
I am looking to thin a piece of medal to get from 1/8" down to 1/16". I may try to cut on my scrollsaw with jewelers blades. The other thing I was thinking if I can possibly use it at the 1/8" thickness maybe try some kerf cuts to see if I can bend around a pen tube.
jttheclockman
Member
Can not do that because there is a good face I am trying to save.
rherrell
Member
Super glue it to a flat surface and file it down to the thickness you want. I'd also put some "fences" around it for insurance, make the fences slightly thinner than your finished thickness.
McKenzie Penworks
Member
Same way as any other material... remove material! Sanding, grinding, filing... all are valid ways to do it.
Woodchipper
Member
Go to or call a sheetmetal shop and ask what they have in the scrap bin that wouldn't be sold to a recycler.
howsitwork
Member
John
Stainless might be a challenge to file thinner depending upon grade but should grind easily. Definitely calls for a thin fence to stop it departing to a far flung corner of the shop accompanied by several expletives. May I suggest " oh bother " as a starter in that case ?
Stainless might be a challenge to file thinner depending upon grade but should grind easily. Definitely calls for a thin fence to stop it departing to a far flung corner of the shop accompanied by several expletives. May I suggest " oh bother " as a starter in that case ?
McKenzie Penworks
Member
It's the buffer that he must fear... because it'll be "just one more quick touch here...." that'll be followed by *thwap* gone into places unknownJohn
Stainless might be a challenge to file thinner depending upon grade but should grind easily. Definitely calls for a thin fence to stop it departing to a far flung corner of the shop accompanied by several expletives. May I suggest " oh bother " as a starter ???
howsitwork
Member
Absolute proof of the existence of another dimension into which fine drill bits, end mills, collets.. disappear only to come back once their replacement arrives DAMHIKT
There was a song about it sometime ,don't fear the buffer ? Blue oyster cult or some such
Woodchipper
Member
Just reviewed the original post. Good luck in bending S/S in such a small diameter around a tube. Might be better off to buy S/S tubing in the needed diameter.
jttheclockman
Member
Thanks everyone. I will let you know how well or bad this goes. I figure SS will be tough to bend and thus I need to thin it. Nothing ventured nothing gained as they say. Just gearing up for some fun pens this winter. Using some new materials for me that I want to see how they look.