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David Noble10/12/2018 13:08:47
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Sorry to be a pain so soon after joining this forum but as a total newcomer to clockmaking, where do you suggest buying sheet brass from? Or any other supplies.

Many Thanks, David

Neil Wyatt10/12/2018 13:40:27
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For clockmaking sizes and quantities you could start with Milton Keynes Metals (see ad at right or www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=139555&p=1#).

Staying with the 'M for Metal' theme, others include M-Machine and Macc Models.

Neil

Russell Eberhardt10/12/2018 13:59:10
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Try Clockmaking brass

Ian supplies the correct grade of brass cut to your requirement in rectangles and circles.

Russell

Martin Kyte10/12/2018 14:09:24
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Hi David

**LINK**

are quick

or if you are buying full sheets Smiths Metals

**LINK**

who have a counter service.

If you are clock making do ensure you buy CZ120 (half hard leaded brass) for wheels and plates.

Cousins Material house and Meadows and Passmore for springs, pivot steel, line, dials, finials etc.

**LINK**

**LINK**

What are you making?

regards Martin

David Noble10/12/2018 14:44:28
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 10/12/2018 13:40:27:

For clockmaking sizes and quantities you could start with Milton Keynes Metals (see ad at right or www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=139555&p=1#).

Staying with the 'M for Metal' theme, others include M-Machine and Macc Models.

Neil

Thank you Neil, I'll take a look.

Thanks, David

David Noble10/12/2018 14:46:12
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Posted by Russell Eberhardt on 10/12/2018 13:59:10:

Try Clockmaking brass

Ian supplies the correct grade of brass cut to your requirement in rectangles and circles.

Russell

Thank you Russel that's helpful. I have tried Google but these sites didn't show up.

Best Wishes, David

David Noble10/12/2018 14:48:46
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Posted by Martin Kyte on 10/12/2018 14:09:24:

Hi David

If you are clock making do ensure you buy CZ120 (half hard leaded brass) for wheels and plates.

Cousins Material house and Meadows and Passmore for springs, pivot steel, line, dials, finials etc.

**LINK**

**LINK**

What are you making?

regards Martin

Thank you Martin. I haven't made a final decision on the clock, I'm just doing a little ground work

Thanks, David

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