DEL 5 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I'm running out of brass wire so decided to mix some copper in with the brass to see what the snare will be like,heres apic of 1 of the snares i spun up Quote Link to post
mackem 30,055 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Whats the ratio Del?2.1? Quote Link to post
woodga 170 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Whats the ratio Del?2.1? we have been doing this for years glenn has some nice copper that we mix with two strands of brass and two of copper which makes a nice strong smooth snare suitable for fence lines or peg snares we only use copper on our own snares we work our selves the mixof brass and copper gives a more duller sheen and is less visible to to legged theives Quote Link to post
DEL 5 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 There was a topic on here about ruby snares some where,thats where i got the idea from.my ratio is 2 brass 1 copper my copper wire is a little thicker than the brass Quote Link to post
snareman 3 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 There was a topic on here about ruby snares some where,thats where i got the idea from.my ratio is 2 brass 1 copper my copper wire is a little thicker than the brass the real old scottish ruby snares were four strands of brass and two of bronze , copper is softer than bronze. i use a special kind of copper slightly thicker than the brass and stronger , i make a four strand snare using two of brass and two of copper , its as thick as a 6 strand brass wire very pliable , and strong, fast running and good for fencelines , and pegged snares , woodga and i have been using them for a few years , infact i have 6 drums lying here for woodga to collect on saturday when he comes up and 6 for geordie also. Quote Link to post
moley 115 Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 There was a topic on here about ruby snares some where,thats where i got the idea from.my ratio is 2 brass 1 copper my copper wire is a little thicker than the brass the real old scottish ruby snares were four strands of brass and two of bronze , copper is softer than bronze. i use a special kind of copper slightly thicker than the brass and stronger , i make a four strand snare using two of brass and two of copper , its as thick as a 6 strand brass wire very pliable , and strong, fast running and good for fencelines , and pegged snares , woodga and i have been using them for a few years , infact i have 6 drums lying here for woodga to collect on saturday when he comes up and 6 for geordie also. i might just have to pay woodga a visit after saturday Quote Link to post
snareman 3 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 There was a topic on here about ruby snares some where,thats where i got the idea from.my ratio is 2 brass 1 copper my copper wire is a little thicker than the brass the real old scottish ruby snares were four strands of brass and two of bronze , copper is softer than bronze. i use a special kind of copper slightly thicker than the brass and stronger , i make a four strand snare using two of brass and two of copper , its as thick as a 6 strand brass wire very pliable , and strong, fast running and good for fencelines , and pegged snares , woodga and i have been using them for a few years , infact i have 6 drums lying here for woodga to collect on saturday when he comes up and 6 for geordie also. i might just have to pay woodga a visit after saturday moley , woodga even wanted george,s 6 drums along with his 6 that i,ve got for him, so i,m afraid you have no chance , i wouldn,t say he,s desperate or anything . Quote Link to post
Guest WILF Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I used welding wire that comes on a small roll once, the snare held its shape well and would return to shape very easily but was too brittle in practice. Never tryed copper, I would imagine it needs to be just the right guage.......... Quote Link to post
moley 115 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 moley , woodga even wanted george,s 6 drums along with his 6 that i,ve got for him, so i,m afraid you have no chance , i wouldn,t say he,s desperate or anything . yeah , but i have things he wants Quote Link to post
woodga 170 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 your manly body :kiss: :kiss: Quote Link to post
snareman 3 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 your manly body :kiss: :kiss: steady, stick to the snaring lads Quote Link to post
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