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Offline Bevan R.

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Copper Question
« on: March 24, 2011, 04:33:23 pm »
I have a quantity of copper wire (#9 cool rolled). Is it feasible to melt it and case some large 'bopper' type tools?

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Re: Copper Question
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2011, 04:41:50 pm »
It melts at about 2000 degrees F, so as long as that is not an issue and you have a mold- go for it.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Copper Question
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2011, 04:44:37 pm »
That was going to be the next question. Maybe the best thing would be to trade some of the 'wire' for a bopper'

Thanks for the info.

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Offline Tower

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Re: Copper Question
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2011, 05:39:25 pm »
Thats good wire for pressuer flakers.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Copper Question
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2011, 05:59:47 pm »
That is what I was told.!!

I got it many years ago when copper was like 25 cents/lb. I think I am going to clean some up and post in the trades area. I looked on the only knapping site my work network will still let me get to and they list their 'wire' at 5 inch length. What is the best length? 12"? Just wanting some opinions.

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Re: Copper Question
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2011, 06:05:38 pm »
Thats a good length. My flaker only hold 4" but I made them. Others may hold longer
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