https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...materials/40946-brass-shim-stock?item=27K0750, try out this. I use a guillotine type paper cutter to make my strips
BINGO!!!! We have a winner!!! Now why didn't I think of that? Even worse, I have a guillotine cutter.
After my order for the 1" to split I followed the Amazon link above and found/ordered the 1/16 inch strips there. Double order in part but I will likely fine use for the 1" strips. Just scroll up and you will find the correct link. Rich (PT-2)I took some liberties with my cabin build, the port holes are from Australia, have actual glass in them.
If you are able to get the brass strips can you please order me a few pack I will happily etransfer $$ or let me know if they have online ordering. I messed up most of the time with the strips due to drill bit slip. Use a small punch to set your hole and you will hopefully have less waste. A small nail will due. Did this way too late...even with less waste there is still not enough brass IMHO.
I will try there. The company has not replied to my email about a replacement part number as they discontinued production of those strips. I did get some of the Lee Valley brass shim stock and that looks like I can easily cut it with my guillotine.Try Great Hobbies in Toronto. They seem to keep great inventory
Hey Rich, can you send me the link to what you ordered. I can only find the discontinued product.After my order for the 1" to split I followed the Amazon link above and found/ordered the 1/16 inch strips there. Double order in part but I will likely fine use for the 1" strips. Just scroll up and you will find the correct link. Rich (PT-2)
I will try to go back to find it. It may have been an Amazon order route but I'll recheck to see what I find.Hey Rich, can you send me the link to what you ordered. I can only find the discontinued product.
This is the Amazon orderI will try to go back to find it. It may have been an Amazon order route but I'll recheck to see what I find.
Rich
WTF - even this one comes up as unavailable for me??? I do have flat stock now, so I think I'll manage to survive with my guillotine. I'm not 100% sure of the instructions for the chainplates call for using this flat bar, but the build I was following did, which is where I used up most of the stock that comes with the kit, as well as messing up quite a few pieces with my drill bit slipping off to the side. Let me know when you're there and I'll send some pics of what not to do but also the successful ones. Cheers and thanks again Rich.This is the Amazon order
Flat Bars 1/64" x 1/16" (2 pcs), Carded
Sold by: Winkie's Toys & Hobby
$8.25
Condition: New
Rich. I had just previously order 1/64 x 1" strips 36 inches long anticipating having to work out the 1/16 as well as other possible uses.
Rich (PT-2)
I must have been lucky and hope not to have bought the last of their stock just ahead of you. I am going to have to learn how to better use my drill press with XY table a well as learning to solder. Oh my, such fun and opportunities abound in this hobby area. Rich (PT-2)WTF - even this one comes up as unavailable for me??? I do have flat stock now, so I think I'll manage to survive with my guillotine. I'm not 100% sure of the instructions for the chainplates call for using this flat bar, but the build I was following did, which is where I used up most of the stock that comes with the kit, as well as messing up quite a few pieces with my drill bit slipping off to the side. Let me know when you're there and I'll send some pics of what not to do but also the successful ones. Cheers and thanks again Rich.
You have probably done a Google search for K&S but here is their contact information. They may have a local retailer for you:Lol, thanks EJ but I think the shipping from Australia would make this economically unwise. I’ve resolved myself to using a guillotine to cut my own now.
Holy smokes did I ever get lucky with my order being filled from the hobby shop. RichK&S already replied to me several weeks ago that they have completely discontinued this product.
That was all that I got also. RichYou sure did, same as me at my local. I bought all their stock of this, a great haul of 1 package.