RickJames Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hey guys, My buddy wants to try and make afew of his own blades. Does anyone happen to know what kind of metal is used with the #10 .040 Colorado blades? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 @ RickJames Shop-bought blades are stamped out of brass sheet and after nickel plated(silver colored ones) . I am making my own spinner blades out of stainless steel sheet , 0,5 millimetres thick , since I have easy access to it at the scrapyard of my work , also it is more rigid than brass or copper of same thickness . For blades up to 3" in length its still OK , for bigger , heavier ones one might choose a bit thicker sheets , since these thinnner ones might deform under higher tension , the longer/wider they get . On the other hand thicker material is harder to cut and shape , also heavier blades do spin more slow . Made smaller blades out of 1,0 millimetre copper , they did not perform too well , since they were too heavy . I have also made trials with 1,0 millimetres aluminium sheets , works fine in terms of cutting , shaping and spinning , but these can't be shiny polished , have to be painted or decorated with decal foil . good luck:yay: , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickJames Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks Diemai, Thats what i was looking for. I hope it works out for him so he can give me some blades. LOL. Thanks again and good luck with yours! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 @ Rick James Glad , that I could help a bit:wink: ! Through the years I have made hundreds of spinnerblades and spoons from sheet metal , most likely utilized stainless steel(spinner blades) , but also copper and brass(spoons) . If you should have any further questions , feel free to post ! good luck:yay: , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
