Comments on: Ask Frank http://quickshipmetals.com/blog This blog provides useful information about Quick Ship Metal products Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:12:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Dan http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-25765 Dan Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:12:55 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-25765 Frank - I ordered a custom cut sheet of 20 gauge Brushed Satin Stainless hemmed on two sides. The size was exactly what I ordered. It is now installed as a backsplash behind my cooktop, and it looks great. Just wanted to say thanks. Dan Frank -

I ordered a custom cut sheet of 20 gauge Brushed Satin Stainless hemmed on two sides.
The size was exactly what I ordered. It is now installed as a backsplash behind my cooktop,
and it looks great. Just wanted to say thanks.

Dan

]]> By: Frank Ross http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-25230 Frank Ross Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:42:25 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-25230 Hi Sandy, yours is not an unusual situation. It is not easy to imagine what a material would be like without holding it in your hand and getting a feel for the qualities that vary with each particular gauge or thickness of <a href="http://www.quickshipmetals.com/copper/copper.html" rel="nofollow">copper sheeting</a>. The thickness of any metal sheeting is listed in decimals. Copper sheeting with the thickness of .010, compared to our American system of fractions, would measure to less than 1/64 inch. For a more practical comparison of the flexibility of the metal that you can relate to, let's use an item from your everyday life that you can find in your wallet. If you have a Blockbuster membership card or a Bonus rewards card, <a href="http://www.quickshipmetals.com/copper/copper-foil-010.html" rel="nofollow">copper sheeting with a .010 thickness</a> will have the same flexibility as either of these cards. Keep in mind that these two cards are thinner than a standard credit card, which is less flexible. A standard credit card measures .028. This compares closely to .0216 copper foil, which is slightly stiffer. Some other measurements that are convenient comparisons to everyday items are listed below. <a href="http://www.quickshipmetals.com/copper/copper-sheet-plate-050.html" rel="nofollow"> Penny .050</a> <a href="http://www.quickshipmetals.com/copper/copper-sheet-plate-062.html" rel="nofollow">Dime .062</a> Nickel .070 Quarter .067 Half Dollar .085 As far as the tool you use to cut the copper sheet, that choice will be impacted by the gauge of metal you decide on. It will also depend on the quality of your shears and the strength in your hands. Generally speaking, a good pair of shears and a reasonably strong grip will cut through copper up to .062 without any problem. Stronger hands and better shears would slide up the scale a bit more. One thing you might want to consider is ordering a <a href="http://www.quickshipmetals.com/sample-copper-stainless-pak.html" rel="nofollow">copper sheeting sample pack</a>. The samples will let you get a feeling for the metal if you're still unsure of the thickness to order. If you're contemplating a large order, it makes a lot of sense to order the sample pack first. Hope this helps, and thanks for submitting this question. Frank Hi Sandy, yours is not an unusual situation. It is not easy to imagine what a material would be like without holding it in your hand and getting a feel for the qualities that vary with each particular gauge or thickness of copper sheeting. The thickness of any metal sheeting is listed in decimals. Copper sheeting with the thickness of .010, compared to our American system of fractions, would measure to less than 1/64 inch.

For a more practical comparison of the flexibility of the metal that you can relate to, let’s use an item from your everyday life that you can find in your wallet. If you have a Blockbuster membership card or a Bonus rewards card, copper sheeting with a .010 thickness will have the same flexibility as either of these cards.

Keep in mind that these two cards are thinner than a standard credit card, which is less flexible. A standard credit card measures .028. This compares closely to .0216 copper foil, which is slightly stiffer. Some other measurements that are convenient comparisons to everyday items are listed below.

Penny .050
Dime .062
Nickel .070
Quarter .067
Half Dollar .085

As far as the tool you use to cut the copper sheet, that choice will be impacted by the gauge of metal you decide on. It will also depend on the quality of your shears and the strength in your hands. Generally speaking, a good pair of shears and a reasonably strong grip will cut through copper up to .062 without any problem. Stronger hands and better shears would slide up the scale a bit more.

One thing you might want to consider is ordering a copper sheeting sample pack. The samples will let you get a feeling for the metal if you’re still unsure of the thickness to order. If you’re contemplating a large order, it makes a lot of sense to order the sample pack first.

Hope this helps, and thanks for submitting this question.

Frank

]]> By: Sandy http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-25228 Sandy Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:57:48 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-25228 Hi, I'm trying to decide which thickness of copper sheet I need for a project. I need the copper to be stiff enough to hold its shape but not so thick that it will be difficult for me to cut. I don't have any metal working tools and was hoping to use some heavy shears unless you have a better suggestion. What gauge would you suggest? Thanks in advance for your assistance. This is for a holiday project and I'd like to order the copper and get started right away. Hi, I’m trying to decide which thickness of copper sheet I need for a project. I need the copper to be stiff enough to hold its shape but not so thick that it will be difficult for me to cut. I don’t have any metal working tools and was hoping to use some heavy shears unless you have a better suggestion. What gauge would you suggest? Thanks in advance for your assistance. This is for a holiday project and I’d like to order the copper and get started right away.

]]> By: Frank Ross http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-23262 Frank Ross Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:15:06 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-23262 Sure, you can use Stainless Steel mirror finish on just about anything. Using it on your particular oven would depend upon how the door is made and if it has a glass window or not. The glass doors transmit quite a bit of heat and usually have a raised lip around the edge which would be challenging as far as a smooth installation. What make and model oven do you have? Sure, you can use Stainless Steel mirror finish on just about anything. Using it on your particular oven would depend upon how the door is made and if it has a glass window or not. The glass doors transmit quite a bit of heat and usually have a raised lip around the edge which would be challenging as far as a smooth installation. What make and model oven do you have?

]]> By: Karen http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-23138 Karen Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:16:13 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-23138 I was wondering if you could use this on a oven door (Like the mirror Look on a Oven door?) Please reply. spankster714@aol.com. Thank You , Karen Mullen I was wondering if you could use this on a oven door (Like the mirror Look on a Oven door?) Please reply.
spankster714@aol.com. Thank You , Karen Mullen

]]> By: Frank Ross http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-22898 Frank Ross Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:55:26 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-22898 Hi Cathy, covering a refrigerator can be challenging depending on how the corners are formed. If you can do a pencil drawing of your fridge and email it or fax it to 423-334-7256, we'll be happy to evaluate the feasibility of this project. Thanks for asking Frank Hi Cathy, covering a refrigerator can be challenging depending on how the corners are formed. If you can do a pencil drawing of your fridge and email it or fax it to 423-334-7256, we’ll be happy to evaluate the feasibility of this project.
Thanks for asking Frank

]]> By: Frank Ross http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-22897 Frank Ross Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:53:10 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-22897 Hi Don, we don't carry 26 gauge stainless but we do have 24 gauge and that should work well for your application. As far as gluing the stainless to hat channel, I'd need to know what material the hat channel is made of before answering that question. If you can let me know what those are made of I'll be happy to advise you on the adhesive to use. Thanks for asking Frank Hi Don, we don’t carry 26 gauge stainless but we do have 24 gauge and that should work well for your application. As far as gluing the stainless to hat channel, I’d need to know what material the hat channel is made of before answering that question. If you can let me know what those are made of I’ll be happy to advise you on the adhesive to use.

Thanks for asking Frank

]]> By: murraycathya@rogers.com http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-22876 murraycathya@rogers.com Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:22:30 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-22876 Good evening! Frank, wondering what is the best way to cover a traditional fridge by Fridgidaire for the stainless steel look? Thank you! Good evening!
Frank, wondering what is the best way to cover a traditional fridge by Fridgidaire for the stainless steel look?
Thank you!

]]> By: Don http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-22764 Don Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:22:18 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-22764 I would like to use your stainless for the heat shield for the wall behind my wood stove. The heat shield must be at least 26 guage and installed 1 inch away from the wall. Can I get any of the stainless you have in around 48"x96" to use for this purpose? And would I be able to glue the stainless to hat channel using high temp adhesive/ I would like to use your stainless for the heat shield for the wall behind my wood stove. The heat shield must be at least 26 guage and installed 1 inch away from the wall. Can I get any of the stainless you have in around 48″x96″ to use for this purpose? And would I be able to glue the stainless to hat channel using high temp adhesive/

]]> By: Frank Ross http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/ask-frank/comment-page-4/#comment-20353 Frank Ross Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:22:26 +0000 http://quickshipmetals.com/blog/?page_id=124#comment-20353 Morning Tim, Most custom cuts are not a problem at QuickShipMetals.com. All you need to do is contact our customer service staff. For custom work they usually require a drawing so they can be sure to get it exactly right according to your specifications. Give them a call on the toll-free line at 1-888-334-2177, or you can click on the live chat link and hook up directly that way. Good luck on your project and thanks for asking Frank! Morning Tim, Most custom cuts are not a problem at QuickShipMetals.com. All you need to do is contact our customer service staff. For custom work they usually require a drawing so they can be sure to get it exactly right according to your specifications. Give them a call on the toll-free line at 1-888-334-2177, or you can click on the live chat link and hook up directly that way.

Good luck on your project and thanks for asking Frank!

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