masseyman Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 hello could any one tell me what the best way would be to cut brass section or what to use and also how to attach it to another bit of brass Cheers ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 http://www.themodelmakersresource.co.uk/articles/article005.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 mitre block and saw, and soft solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 will a saw like that cut brass ok then dan??? mines having probs cutting plastic at the min, doesnt seem to last very long at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 will a saw like that cut brass ok then dan??? mines having probs cutting plastic at the min, doesnt seem to last very long at all i use a couple, when they are sharp i use it to cut plastic, and when its gets older i then use it on the brass the teeth dont dig in so much on the brass. I've been using that method for a little while now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 could you make a whole trailer out of brass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 i use a couple, when they are sharp i use it to cut plastic, and when its gets older i then use it on the brass the teeth dont dig in so much on the brass. I've been using that method for a little while now Just been using mine mate and you are right about it being better when it is a bit blunt, especially when in thinner brass or tubing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intey 434 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 havent done that much scratch buildin yet but just lookin till know where does everyone buy thier brass ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefocus Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 could you make a whole trailer out of brass ? you can if you want, but the trailer a little heavy and then the rams wont stay up if you use aerials havent done that much scratch buildin yet but just lookin till know where does everyone buy thier brass ??? i get mine from ema or any model shop stocks it, you can also get some strip and flat from b&q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hello could any one tell me what the best way would be to cut brass section or what to use and also how to attach it to another bit of brass
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