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17th Apr 2022, 10:15 PM #1Intermediate Member
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Brass and copper swarf
Hey guys.
If anyone has brass or copper chips from machining that are clean I would love to buy them from you.
Even titanium and alloy or bronze
I have been casting the limited amount I have into resin for my knifemaking endeavours.
Here is a pic of the end result.20220402_141004.jpg
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17th Apr 2022, 10:52 PM #2Most Valued Member
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I got a heap from my local M10 from their key cutting machine, it is mixed with aluminium, but should still make a nice effective handle.
If you're prepared to do some filing find some old brass taps and using a course file and some newspaper under the vise, file away to your hearts content.
HTH
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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17th Apr 2022, 11:23 PM #3Intermediate Member
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That's not a bad idea check some locksmiths. They don't run coolant to cut keys.
I'm more looking for chips than filings. I have also cast filings in resin. Just not the same effect. And it tends to get dry spots no matter how much you stir it up. I wonder if a power rasp would make a larger filing that would work.
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18th Apr 2022, 01:26 AM #4Most Valued Member
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Instead of a course file you could try a rasp or a Farriers file, they are VERY course for trimming horses hooves.
I don't think a power file will do the trick as they are more of a sander and give fine pieces.
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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18th Apr 2022, 10:14 AM #5
Where are you located? Postage could be costly.
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18th Apr 2022, 11:20 AM #6Senior Member
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have you tried a local scrap metal dealer.
I often see 44 gal drums of brass / bronze swarf in their yard.
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