How To Create An Edge On Copper Sheet

Mark 1 4 in from the top long edge.

How to create an edge on copper sheet.

Centerpunch all drill hole marks on the patterns smooth all burrs and refine the edges with abrasives or files. Here is how i roll an edge on a copper bowl. This allows you to line up the copper with the edge because once the copper is glued it cannot be replaced without damaging it. Fold the 1 4 edge over to form a u shaped channel.

Copper is soft enough to cut on a bandsaw using a generalpurpose fine tooth blade. Fixed to the copper sheet with spray adhesive. Using simple hand tools to make a rolled wire edge to a piece of sheet steel. I ve started by bending the sheet up 90 degrees where i want to roll to start.

I usually use a pair of snips to cut 10 mil. Create a hammered texture by striking the copper with a planishing. You can also use a pair of scissors or a utility knife but the edges are very sharp so you will want to be careful. Cut out a piece of 022 copper plate 12 3 16 wide by 1 1 4 tall.

Here are photos of some of my work using 10 mil copper sheets. Edge strips are used for securing copper roofing at eaves gable ends etc. Two edge strips are shown. By repeating the process along the length of the edging an attractive ruffled edge is.

The locking strip is turned out 45 degrees a minimum of 3 4. The edge strip shown in detail 1 is attached to the fascia board with nails at 3 o c. Remove paper and adhesive residue then polish the copper faces with 400 grit wet dry sandpaper.