Source for nickel-sliver

Uilleann Pipes
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Hi,

I need to make a new key for a chanter and would like to use original materials if possible. I have been unable to source any nickel-silver locally and was wondering if anyone knew of any sources on-line or otherwise where I could get some.

Thanks,

Greg

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http://www.mcmurraymetals.com/MiscW.asp

http://www.busbymetals.com/prod_index.htm

http://www.hagstoz.com/Nickle%20Silver/nickle%20silver%20sheet.htm

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Hiya!
I don’t know if this is the appropriate alloy, but OnLine Metals has .016 TO 0.25" nickel silver 770 H02 SHEET.

http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=904&step=2

I’ve ordered brass tubing & steel bar stock from them before, and they seem to be reputable.

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If you are adding a key to a chanter that already has nickel silver, you might want to match the alloy (basically the amount of nickel - 12 or 18%) as well as the guage.

Brad Angus of Vancouver, WA would be a good contact.

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Thanks to everyone who replied.

Greg

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Chemical Composition - Eagle Brass Company

http://www.eaglebrass.com/nickelsilverchemical.html

735 NICKEL SILVER 18% 122 72 Cu 10 Zn 18 Ni
752 NICKEL SILVER 18% 122 65 Cu 17 Zn 18 Ni
762 NICKEL SILVER 12% 122 58 Cu 29 Zn 12 Ni
770 NICKEL SILVER 18% 122 55 Cu 27 Zn 18 Ni

Temper - Little Falls Alloys

http://www.lfawire.com/c76400-a.htm

  • Annealed (A)
    H01 Quarter Hard (1/4H)
    H02 Half Hard (1/2H)
    H04 Hard (H)
    H06 Extra Hard )
    H08 Spring