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Aluminum Bands
« on: January 17, 2012, 03:02:42 PM »
Ive see a couple of topics on pinning brass rings on here. What are you guys using as brads to pin aluminum bands?
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Re: Aluminum Bands
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 03:11:52 PM »
KC taught me to use copper pins as it ads a nice contrast to the aluminum band. My first call we done that way and I really liked how it came out.
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Re: Aluminum Bands
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 03:17:46 PM »
I use 1/16" brass, copper or aluminum rod that you can buy lengths of at some hardware stores and just about any hobby shop. 
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Re: Aluminum Bands
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 03:20:55 PM »
Good call Ill pick some up
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Re: Aluminum Bands
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 08:53:13 PM »
I use rivets.
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Re: Aluminum Bands
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 09:17:32 PM »
I haven't done this in a long time, but years ago I used to used tiny brass screws.   Drill 3 separate holes indexed on the thirds, and then screw them into the wood, and brad down the tips.  Look neat, but a load of work and cost.

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Re: Aluminum Bands
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2012, 08:33:38 AM »
Ditto on the waste cut offs from aluminum rivets.  I just grind the ends with a bevel on the wheel and cut them to length then pound them into the aluminum band.  I then mill them down with a flat file on the lathe.  Can't see them.
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