Heavy plate needed please

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:59 pm

Hi,

Does anyone have material they can cut (metal, brass, etc) to the following dimensions:

Length = 100mm
Width = 58mm
Depth = 10mm (Maximum)

I need it to weigh at least 500g but can go up to 1kg

Will pay for material and postage.

Thanks!

Tom

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:27 pm

That is a heavy duty lump of metal.
Try a local welder/fabricator.

Gralyn · Post by **Gralyn** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:29 pm

If you look into the densities of steel, brass and lead you will find steel too light for that volume. Brass and Lead will deliver, Why not try casting your own in lead?.

AFGadd · Post by **AFGadd** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:06 pm

Assuming that you are after this for a weight?

I use lead flashing (as used on roofing), it's really easy to work. I cut it with a Stanley knife and you can score & fold it too!
I usually cut it to size, score & fold, then glue the folds together and clamp in a vice overnight.

Simples...

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:19 pm

Just to add my own little thought again.

If it needs to be reasonably solid, you could cast the shape in resin with lead shot added to the mix. I have seen kits for the smaller scales use this method to give added weight.

Just to be really nosy...

What do you need it for?

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:46 pm

Thanks for the suggestions.

I need it to weigh down my inerita wagon as it is a small wagon and the only space left is at the top where I want to place a coal load over the plate.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:43 pm

I always use lead sheet as used in flashing on chimneys etc.... off-cuts of new sheet lead might be available from a friendly local builder or plumber, if not I will gladly supply you with some. PM me if that suits.

jim@NAL · Post by **jim@NAL** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:10 pm

lead would be your best bet or go to somewhere the fabricate metal stuff thay are bound to have some off cuts .or lookout for somewhere where they are doing building work etc

JCSteam · Post by **JCSteam** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:16 am

Tom I can get you some lead flashing offcut, wont be untill the new year I'm afraid, doubt posting it at this time of year would be a good idea, (I work for a roofing company) I got a few small pieces cut for me to stop an MM1 going wandering :roll:

PM me if interested

You only need to pay postage and packing

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:55 pm

Thanks for the offer, however, Peter Butler has kindly donated what I need...

JCSteam · Post by **JCSteam** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:22 pm

Ah, just read that

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