[TheForge] cutting 1/4 copper

[gblacksmith]

I have found, when cutting copper or brass, that a coating of mineral oil on 
the blade (hack or sawzall) and lightest pressure for efficiency, really 
helps smooth the cutting process.

Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin D" <flyinpig at go-concepts.com>
To: "Theforge" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 7:15 AM
Subject: [TheForge] cutting 1/4 copper


>
> How about a redsmithing question to break the lull?
>
> Last year a local scrap yard had some copper for sale, so I bought a 
> couple
> hundred pounds at $1/lb.  So a buddy of mine would like a chunk out of a
> ~4'x5'x 1/4" plate that I'd bought.  We spent an hour and a half chiseling
> down both sides until it was scored and work hardened enough to lay it on 
> a
> 4x4 and jump on it to break it along the chisel line.
>
> We'd tried setting up a fence and cutting it with a sawzall, but it 
> wouldn't
> cut straight.  The blade flexed too easily, perhaps too much pressure?
> Anyway, anyone got any better ideas on how to cut out pieces?
>
> Kevin Donahoe
> Flying Pig Forge
> Morrow, OH 45152
> flyinpig at go-concepts.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
>
>