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Copper Alloys
Casting Fabrication
Forming
Electrotypes
Joining Copper
Patina Finishes
Shakudo
Surface Finishing
Tube Mill
Tube shapes

     
 

Metal Working, Joining and Finishing Copper and Brass

Pages being developed giving a few facts, hints and tips.

Joining Copper

  Manufacture of Hollowware, Joints for Hollowware, Dovetailed, Castellated or Cramped Joints, Lockseams,  Brazing, Welding,  SpinningDeep drawing.

Patina Finishes

Patinated brass products offered by William Tonks & Co and other manufacturers, giving a range of possible permanent finishes.

Surface Finishing

  Finishing, Cleaning & Polishing & Lacquering Copper and Brass.

Tube Mill

Photograph of the Tube Mill of William Tonks & Sons included in the 1939 and earlier catalogues.

Tube Shapes

Tube Shapes and Patterned Tubes

 

 

Makers and their Marks