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Side mass

Post by ScottC. » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:36 pm

What material would you recommend for making the side mass weights?
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Re: Side mass

Post by woodrat » Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:12 pm

Hi Scott, I believe that Trevor used mild steel. I use Brass because I have some 1 1/2 x 1/8 inch Brass strip thats a pretty useful size and avaiable.

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Re: Side mass

Post by ScottC. » Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:19 pm

Thanks, Is brass as heavy as mild steel? I'd bet the brass is easier to drill!
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Re: Side mass

Post by woodrat » Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:59 pm

Google specific gravity of brass and then Google SG of steel
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Re: Side mass

Post by ScottC. » Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:28 pm

Surprising:
Brass= 534 lbs. per cf
Steel= 495 lbs. per cf
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Re: Side mass

Post by Nick » Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:49 pm

ScottC. wrote:Surprising:
Brass= 534 lbs. per cf
Steel= 495 lbs. per cf
Brass is made up of Copper & Zinc Scott, Copper is reasonably heavy & Zinc is deceivingly heavy!
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Re: Side mass

Post by Trevor Gore » Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:55 pm

Yes, I use steel, but anything cheap and dense can be used. That should leave plenty of opportunity for the wits around here...

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