K&s metals question

[johnyrotten]

2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

To make rod ends, I use a 1/16" pin punch, on an anvil. I light rap with a hammer flattens the end, which can then be drilled.

Great tip👍. How do you like that micro mark vise? I've seen that on their website and I'm thinking of picking one up. 

[Straightliner59]

3 hours ago, johnyrotten said:

Great tip👍. How do you like that micro mark vise? I've seen that on their website and I'm thinking of picking one up. 

Honestly, I thought I'd use it much more frequently than I do. It mostly sits. Something I bought that I had no idea, how glad I'd be to have it, is a tool called a ring clamp. I use it every few building sessions, at least.

[Bugatti Fan]

That clamp is a jewellery makers tool, and it made me think that jeweller's suppliers might carry various thicknesses of brass and aluminium rod. Have a look at Maddisons of Durham, UK. They have all their tools and materials on their website.

Also have a look at the following suppliers of model making tools and materials in the UK.   Shesto.  Squires.   Proops.

Albion Alloys has already been mentioned.   There are two other companies with very similar sounding names in the UK who supply large ranges of kits,  model making and craft tools, materials and accessories.    Hobbies       and      Hobbys

Hope this further information helps.

 

Edited Saturday at 07:37 PM by Bugatti Fan