what materials do I need?
#1
02-05-10, 10:55 AM
what materials do I need?
Need to figure out identification of materials which will enable me to cut
some figures from stuff with tin snips. Need following:
1. Something in 4'x4' sizes, or board lengths.
2. Can snip it OK with tin snips.
3. Inexpensive
4. 3/8" thickness for one size
5. 1/16" or slightly thinnner for another size.
What I have to do is shape and put together some things which will hold
stuff together over doors, etc (I have magnets which I need to match up
fitting on doors that are uneven).
some figures from stuff with tin snips. Need following:
1. Something in 4'x4' sizes, or board lengths.
2. Can snip it OK with tin snips.
3. Inexpensive
4. 3/8" thickness for one size
5. 1/16" or slightly thinnner for another size.
What I have to do is shape and put together some things which will hold
stuff together over doors, etc (I have magnets which I need to match up
fitting on doors that are uneven).
#2
02-05-10, 03:30 PM
What "stuff" are you holding together? What are the "some things"? Lot of ambiguity in your question. We need to know a little more about the project, in detail in order to give specific answers. Nothing 3/8" thick will you be able to cut with tin snips. Flat steel sheet will be less than 1/16" thick and can be cut with snips.
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02-05-10, 07:30 PM
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It sounds like your asking for suggestions on a solution your working on without describing the problem. Like, are you looking to fix some cabinet doors that won't stay closed or what?
#5
02-05-10, 08:06 PM
Mounting pieces for small magnets. They must be raised from doors to match up in center.
They're security system magnets which are on door opening warning sensors.
They're security system magnets which are on door opening warning sensors.
#6
02-05-10, 09:23 PM
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So you basically want something you can cut up for shims? Maybe do a google search for "plastic shims" and see if anything there is to your liking. I can't see how you'd need a 4x4 sheet of it, but you could also look into getting sheet cork, or cork flooring squares if you are dead set on cutting the stuff with a tin snips (or utility knife).
