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Heavy plate needed please
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:59 pm
by tom_tom_go
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
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:27 pm
by Big Jim
That is a heavy duty lump of metal.
Try a local welder/fabricator.
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:29 pm
by Gralyn
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?.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:06 pm
by AFGadd
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...
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:19 pm
by Big Jim
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?
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:46 pm
by tom_tom_go
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:43 pm
by Peter Butler
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:10 pm
by jim@NAL
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
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:16 am
by JCSteam
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
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:55 pm
by tom_tom_go
Thanks for the offer, however, Peter Butler has kindly donated what I need...
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:22 pm
by JCSteam
Ah, just read that
