I work for a Roofing Co I run the sheetmetal shop, we do a lot of Copper work. Our scrap goes to a scrap yard, they rip us off. They say its #2 copper but its clean no patina they pay us $ 1.70 a pound. It is # 1 copper. We have been thinking about selling it online.
That may be a good idea. So much of my work involves small pieces of copper. I can do a lot with a 6" x 6" pieces. Jewelers can use even smaller pieces. You might take a look at Etsy for selling your copper. Currently Amazon has a price of 1 square foot of 16 oz. is $15.00.
George, thank you for the video and putting things in perspective. Sorry to tell you that we're in the 70's here in New Mexico, but we're very dry. Keep up the good work!
I purchase 16 oz copper from a local lumber yard. It comes in rolls 6", 8", 10" and 12" wide. I'm not sure how long the rolls are, but they will cut to the length you want. The retail price is about $5.50 per pound. 1 square foot = 1 pound, pretty reasonable. I have not been able to find 20 oz sheet locally.
Hey George, as always, I'm delighted to see a new video of yours. Watching this one I wondered if you made those earring findings, or wires, or do you make them yourself? If the latter, is there a video I've missed?
Richard, I found those on Amazon. Did a search for earring loops. Came from China - took a while to get here. Don't remember what I paid for them, but it wasn't much. Haven't heard from you for awhile. Keep in touch, George
I work for a Roofing Co
I run the sheetmetal shop, we do a lot of Copper work. Our scrap goes to a scrap yard, they rip us off. They say its #2 copper but its clean no patina they pay us $ 1.70 a pound. It is # 1 copper. We have been thinking about selling it online.
That may be a good idea. So much of my work involves small pieces of copper. I can do a lot with a 6" x 6" pieces. Jewelers can use even smaller pieces. You might take a look at Etsy for selling your copper. Currently Amazon has a price of 1 square foot of 16 oz. is $15.00.
If you do get setup to sell online, let me know and I will consider promoting it on my web site. ggoehl@gmail.com
Wow thanks George! I'm new to this and am so glad you posted this. Hopefully this will help me save on money, time, and create less waste!
Always so helpful. Thanks.
Hi Tenna! Good to hear the videos work for you. George
George, thank you for the video and putting things in perspective. Sorry to tell you that we're in the 70's here in New Mexico, but we're very dry. Keep up the good work!
70 degrees sounds good! Still cool here but we are inching our way up to the beginning of Spring.
I purchase 16 oz copper from a local lumber yard. It comes in rolls 6", 8", 10" and 12" wide. I'm not sure how long the rolls are, but they will cut to the length you want. The retail price is about $5.50 per pound. 1 square foot = 1 pound, pretty reasonable. I have not been able to find 20 oz sheet locally.
Thanks Patrick. I never thought of looking for it in lumber yards. That's a great price, especially knowing that you can buy just the amount you want.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! Well said!
Kerilee, thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the Info !!!
Not Too Fast - hope it helps.
Hey George, as always, I'm delighted to see a new video of yours. Watching this one I wondered if you made those earring findings, or wires, or do you make them yourself? If the latter, is there a video I've missed?
Richard, I found those on Amazon. Did a search for earring loops. Came from China - took a while to get here. Don't remember what I paid for them, but it wasn't much. Haven't heard from you for awhile. Keep in touch, George
George, that certainly does help us decide what is and what is not a good price for copper. Thanks. And I agree: time for winter to be over...
Chuck, thanks for your note.
Thank you! Love it!
nice place!
Thanks, been here since 1975 and have no plans to live anywhere else.