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Re: Where can I get 34 gauge metal?

Jack Berry
berry2000@prodigy.net


Hi Ivy:   Thunderbird Supply Co. (www.tbscorp.com) carries 34 ga sterling (don't know if in stock). Michael's Art Supplies (most major or mid sized cities and has a web site I can't remember) carries 2 thin gauges of copper (about 32 and 34 ga) as well as thin brass and aluminum called embossing metals. The copper is about $5. for a tube with a 9" x 12" sheet. Look in the embossing display (paper crimpers, etc.). ...Jack





On Sat Apr 20, IvySue wrote
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>Hi All -

>I am starting to work with my Industrial Tube Wringer, and am having difficulty finding metal in anything less than 30 gauge in precious metals -34 is good for what I'm doing now.  So far, I've found 34 gauge at Rio.  Of course, like everything else at Rio these days, its on back order - but at least there's hope.

>I have been trying to find fine silver, 14, 18 & possibly 22 KT gold, but every manufacturer that I have contacted says no, except DH Fell, who is looking into it and, if they can do it, will charge me something on the order of $25 extra for each item (above the usual metal and forming fees).  I've tried Hoover & Strong, Hauser & Miller, Precious Metals West & Rio - I think that's the list.  

>I suppose I could roll stock, but I like their crisp edges defined gagues....

>Any ideas?   thanks.

>Ivy

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