In this article, the author of the YouTube channel "Black Beard Projects", will tell you what you can do from a simple copper tube.
Manufacture bracelets from a copper pipe - it is very fast and easy!
There is no need for complicated tools at all, the author is sure that they can be done with a vice, a hammer and a blowtorch. A copper pipe can be found in the plumbing store, or in the salons for installing air conditioners, you can also search at metal reception centers. In addition to copper, brass can also be processed in a similar way.
Materials
- Copper pipe.
Instruments, used by the author.
- Vise
- Joiner's hammer
- vernier caliper
- File
- chisel
- Steel wool
- Gas-burner.
Manufacturing process.
Copper is a very soft metal which, when annealed, can easily bend even when cold. In addition, it is very easy to anneal it by simply heating it with a blowtorch, and it can also be tempered in hot water, because it does not harden when quenched. First, flatten the pipe on the anvil.
But, nevertheless, it hardens after you come to its shape for a while (working hardening), so just anneal it every time it hardens and it is difficult to bend it.
Now, with the help of a caliper, marks the following fold lines.
To facilitate the bending of the workpiece, it passes along the lines with a chisel.
Then bends one side, clamping the workpiece in a vice.
Further bends the side completely.
Repeats the same procedure with the second side.
Again heats the workpiece with a burner, cools in water and begins to apply texture.
This is such an interesting surface.
He processes both edges with a file, smoothing the sharp parts.
Now treats the surface of the workpiece with steel wool.
Gives a C-shape to the workpiece with a rubber mallet.
Here's a bracelet from the master. And a few more that he made earlier.
This simple way would come in handy for a good handmade gift, right?
Thanks to the author for an interesting idea that everyone can repeat!
Good luck to everyone, good mood and original projects!