Brass plate around the Hickory area

[Fred85]

I am looking for a source for 1/8" brass plate in western NC; google has not helped me :evil:

I'm assuming 1/8" is what i need, it would be for small parts on various jigs and whatnot.

 

[ehpoole]

Depends on what exactly you are trying to make. I've made a number of jigs out of 1/16" (0.0625") brass stock over the years. It is pretty tough stuff, especially once it has become work hardened from bending and hammering.

I can't help you with sources though, all my former sources were in Bradenton, FL (and I'm not sure they carried 1/8") -- WoodWrangler's neck of the woods these days IIRC.

Best of luck. If you, or others, find, or know of, a good mail order source I'd love to hear about it as well.

 

[Mike Davis]

I have used solid brass door kick plates from the home center. They cut and work well. You have to check the thickness, lately things have been getting thinner.

If that doesn't work out try www.smallparts.com

 

[Glennbear]

I have never used this supplier, but their material choices are pretty large:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/index.cfm

 

[sawman101]

Most hobby shops carry metal sheets and tubes of brass, copper, and aluminum from K & S Metals. Look for a store that caters to R/C Aircraft modelers, or railroad modelers. There is such a store in Hickory between Walmart and Lowes on US 70. I'm sorry I don't know the name of the establishment.:icon_scra

 

[KenOfCary]

I have never used this supplier, but their material choices are pretty large:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/index.cfm

I've used them in the past to buy Aluminum sheets, rods, and angles. Very reliable. They have a lot of standard sizes and will cut anything to any size you need for a small fee. Very quick shipment even though they are on the left coast (Seattle.)

- Ken.

 

[Ken Kimbrell]

Fred when you say "Western NC' how far west are you able to travel to get the brass? (I see that you are in Raleigh and Tobaccoville is a long drive from there)

There is a salvage yard near my house where they have lots of metals and lots of shapes/sizes... I picked up a 3/16" x 2" x 8' stick of brass a few weeks ago for $1.50.

 

[jdulaney]

I have some. Lets talk.