I've been trying to find some copper rings and haven't had any luck. Could someone please let me know if they know of any place that offers them?
copper rings
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Cut OD & ID on a CNC table to size.
I make rings in metal and make them from flat stock.
I have 2 fixtures. 1st I cut the metal sheet into squares.
In my case they are about 1-5/8 squares. I have some 1/8
Ali plates on the top and bottom of the stack. Then drill and bore
the id to suite the application.
Then transfer the square stack onto a mandrel that is a close fit
to the stack, clamp it, and then turn the od to the finished diameter.
Some get a series of holes drilled through and I do that with the stack
still in tact and do that in either a drill or mill depending on the precision
required. Stacks of 1.25 inches at a time can be done fairly quickly.
I have 2 fixtures. 1st I cut the metal sheet into squares.
In my case they are about 1-5/8 squares. I have some 1/8
Ali plates on the top and bottom of the stack. Then drill and bore
the id to suite the application.
Then transfer the square stack onto a mandrel that is a close fit
to the stack, clamp it, and then turn the od to the finished diameter.
Some get a series of holes drilled through and I do that with the stack
still in tact and do that in either a drill or mill depending on the precision
required. Stacks of 1.25 inches at a time can be done fairly quickly.
Of late, there seems to be an unfortunate trend/attitude toward buying your way to becoming a cue-maker.
Where is the creativity ? Does personal pride come from the fact that "I can afford it"?
Is it the educational system that's failing us ? Do educators no longer encourage independent thinking ?
It's quite disturbing to see the direction this craft/profession is taking. So much for personal opinions.
I coined a philosophy years ago : Any monkey can criticize. If you want to be a hero, offer an alternative.
OK, here's my contribution to the uninformed. Think copper tubing and fittings. No, I won't cut them for you.
KJ
It just dawned on me that you might be requesting thin flat rings.
Copper washers, they'll likely be in the same dept. as tubing and fittings.
Where is the creativity ? Does personal pride come from the fact that "I can afford it"?
Is it the educational system that's failing us ? Do educators no longer encourage independent thinking ?
It's quite disturbing to see the direction this craft/profession is taking. So much for personal opinions.
I coined a philosophy years ago : Any monkey can criticize. If you want to be a hero, offer an alternative.
OK, here's my contribution to the uninformed. Think copper tubing and fittings. No, I won't cut them for you.
KJ
It just dawned on me that you might be requesting thin flat rings.
Copper washers, they'll likely be in the same dept. as tubing and fittings.
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Copper washers are used in sealing hydraulic hose ends too. If you can't find them at the hardware store. Look at heavy equipment repair shops or suppliers.
Larry
Copper tubes bored and reamed to your desired ID and OD is the easiest way. If you want them really thin, like a washer, I think thin copper plates cut to squares, ID drilled, then stacked and turned round would be the way to go
You would need to make a simple jig for the turning, some .750" delrin rod with a hole through it and a bolt and some washers slightly under .750" would do the trick, you would ofcourse have to drill a 60° hole with a #3 or #4 center drill in order to turn your jig between centers.
You would need to make a simple jig for the turning, some .750" delrin rod with a hole through it and a bolt and some washers slightly under .750" would do the trick, you would ofcourse have to drill a 60° hole with a #3 or #4 center drill in order to turn your jig between centers.
Cuttlefish, stacking and drilling makes great sense. I've been cutting individual pieces after drilling the center hole. It's quite slow and difficult to keep the sheet stock flat. Your idea would help eliminate some hassles.
KJ, I was looking for flat rings. I never thought about washers. I bet they would work great.
Thanks for the help.
KJ, I was looking for flat rings. I never thought about washers. I bet they would work great.
Thanks for the help.
