Copper

Uilleann Pipes
1

I know this question has been asked in the past…but here goes again:

Where is there an outlet for .020 and .021 copper sheet in the states (that come in reasonable sizes)?

thanks

2

Try contacting a local roofing contractor who works with copper, he would have plenty of offcuts that he’d give or sell to you. You could also try a local scrapyard for old copper tanks of some kind. Best to bring a calipers with you.

RORY

3

Special shapes has .016 & .025 , this is where many U.S. pipemakers get their brass tubing as well. http://specialshapes.com/flatsheets.html . This is the wholesale division of the parent company K&S Engineering. You can find these products in many hardware stores, Ace for example, and hobby shops throughout the U.S. Cheers, Seth

4

Give these lads a whirl horse:

http://www.smallparts.com/s/ref=sp_search?guess=true&keywords=copper+sheet&x=0&y=0&Action=submit

SHAZAM!

Patrick

5

I’ve found .020 copper rectangle sheets at Home Depot before, in the roofing department, but it was several years back. Might be worth a look. Copper flashing too. Bring a Vernier caliper.

6

Check this place.Onlinemetals.com.
http://onlinemetals.com

7

I’ve purchased copper flashing from a good hardware store.

Also I’m sure McMaster Carr sells it http://www.mcmaster.com

edit - for example: http://www.mcmaster.com/#copper-sheets/=f2flif edit again - the provided url does not seem to take one to the page with the details - you need to click on the thickness in the left column.
Note - I have not compared prices