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Crafting Brass Round Tube Products into a New RC Boat Drive Shaft

Brass can be a fine material to use for a number of hobby projects, including drive shafts for remote-controlled boats. Bill Zumwalt of the RC boat portal Old River Bill’s RC Towboats said that a round brass tube works for drive shafts but only after an extensive amount of work done. He warned, however, that such a setup is only applicable to RC ships or workboats.

Any way you put it, hobbyists who have the skill to customize and upgrade will be able to turn simple crafts into serious pieces of workmanship. That may be possible if you source a modest part of your materials from companies such as Rotax Metals Inc. (more…)

Hammering Brass Sheet Metal Products into Shape for Your Jewelry Work

The versatility and malleability of brass as a raw mineral helps lend itself to other constructive and creative purposes, such as making jewelry. Tammy Jones of Jewelry Making Daily states that she was looking to use brass for her next few projects after years of working on silver and copper. If you’re going for the same approach as she has, a company like Rotax Metals may have the right solutions for you, such as brass sheet metal stocks. (more…)

Brass Sheet Metal Essential in Brass Home Interior Design Comeback

Trends in fashion, gadgets, automotive, and even home interiors come and go. Brass items from the 70s, however, are making a comeback in the interior design department, supported by professional designers and retailers. Local interior designer Maureen Stevens shares her insights on the brass trend as she relates the changes she did in her own home to TWC News. She refers to brass as the “metal of the moment” because it can enhance the overall visual appeal of a room. It provides elegance, luxury, and sophistication to a living space. (more…)

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