Altoid tin replacements

[skunkskinner]

They are not difficult to make.
I made two pieces of iron to mold the copper around. One just a little bit smaller than the other, the bigger one is for the lid.

Some sheet copper from the junk yard.
Cut and bend the corners.
A quick dip in muratic (sp) acid.
Solder.
Trim the lid a little and sand the edges smooth.
Then bend the thing to a snug fit to secure the lid.

These are my first two, the corners should get better with practice.

 

[Nifeman]

Not bad :thumbsup: . Now some metal stamps to letter 'em and yer all set...
Just my 2 cents...Bud

 

[Woodbutcher]

Oh my! Thats nice! Woodbutcher

 

[PA.1740]

THAT IS GREAT!!!! :thumbsup:
Have Fun
Phil

 

[skunkskinner]

Thanks gents, i think they look much better than the Altoids tins.

 

[hanshi]

Now those are great! :hatsoff:

 

[BillinOregon]

Skinner, those really are nice, and wait until they build up some patina. What did you use for the pickle?

 

[skunkskinner]

I dipped them in muriatic acid for a minute or so, then rinsed with water.

I plan on doing an experiment to give them some patina.

One will set in hog poo water for a day.
One will set in ammonia water for a day.
And one will set in cleaning water from the black powder guns.

 

[MSW]

way cool!

thanks for the post

 

[skunkskinner]

After a 15 hour soak in said solutions it looks like the 10-20-10 cleaned it up a little more and the black powder rinse put a nice finish on it. I thought the poo would have done a better job than it did :idunno:

Before

After

 

[BillinOregon]

Awesome research, Skunkskinner. I salute you!

 

[VTdeerhunter]

Nice job...a man after my own heart, why buy it if you can make it.....thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

 

[Nifeman]

Did you try heating it and dunking it in cold water. Or if you want it dark fumigate it with a little bit of ammonia in a dish or small cup and set it in a plastic shoe box with your "tin". Won't take long, maybe an hour. Watch it tho, it'll turn plum black if left too long...Bud

 

[skunkskinner]

I'll have to give that a try, thanks.