source of copper rod for knapping tools
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clinton miller
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source of copper rod for knapping tools
i'm going to have a go at knapping. i'm looking at making my own tools for this purpose. i need to find some copper rod about 3-4mm in diameter. can't think of where i could get some. it needs to be unannealed stuff i would think?? can't even think of something that has any inside it that could be used for what i want. i need it to make a pressure flaking tool.
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
Mate what about a copper electrical earthing spike avaliable from any electrical suppliers?
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clinton miller
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
there you go. two minds are better than one.
cheers.
cheers.
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
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longbow steve
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
Copper pipe beats down well, old soldering iron from garage sales. Steve
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clinton miller
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
okay i'm starting to feel like a dumb@$$ now 
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
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Mick Smith
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
Clinton
What about using the thermostat rod from an older car? The thermostat on most older cars was made using a brass/copper/bronze (I'm not sure which?) rod. They're about the size that you want and possibly long enough to make into two tools for your purpose. You should be able to pick one up at the wreckers very cheaply.
Mick
What about using the thermostat rod from an older car? The thermostat on most older cars was made using a brass/copper/bronze (I'm not sure which?) rod. They're about the size that you want and possibly long enough to make into two tools for your purpose. You should be able to pick one up at the wreckers very cheaply.
Mick
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
I just whacked down some copper pipe ala longbow steve's comment.
What are you going to knap matey? IE what materials are you going to try it on?
Mick.
What are you going to knap matey? IE what materials are you going to try it on?
Mick.
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clinton miller
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
i've got some glass and a chunk of natures glass (obsidian) that was given to me here in the states.
i'd love to make a knife out of the obsidian.
i'd love to make a knife out of the obsidian.
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
Mate can you tell me exactly what you want?
Being a plumber I have a ton of copper at home I might be able to melt some down and make it for you.
Cheers
Paul
Being a plumber I have a ton of copper at home I might be able to melt some down and make it for you.
Cheers
Paul
Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
Clint ships chandelary sell copper nails, I used them and made some good knapping tools out of the nails, boat builders use copper nails, you can buy them in a variety of lengths and sizes, I may even have some here on a tin I can give you...Glenn...
Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
some model shops stock such things as well as spruce just so u know
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longbowinfected
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
If you know any power workers, the internal wire ply is 3-4 mm copper
...what about braising rods
Kevin
...what about braising rods
Kevin
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Re: source of copper rod for knapping tools
piggy wrote:Mate what about a copper electrical earthing spike avaliable from any electrical suppliers?
Earth stakes are stainless steel with copper coating.
you can get it from hobbyco