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Tarqers
21-01-2006, 11:36 AM
what is the best metal mix for bells,anybody know the alloy mix.,,,tarqs
Bod
21-01-2006, 11:56 AM
I'm sure Andy Peels will be able to point you in the right direction
Tim Laycock
21-01-2006, 12:17 PM
Best alloy......Brass!
Jack Merlin
22-01-2006, 01:45 AM
what is the best metal mix for bells,anybody know the alloy mix.,,,tarqs

I was recommended to use "half hard, bending-brazing quality" sheet brass and I never tried anything else. That produced good enough bells for my purposes.

I believe the original Pakistani bells were made out of old .303 cartridge cases. That would be very good brass.

But bells have always been made of brass or silver, now various copper alloys including Monel.
Tarqers
22-01-2006, 08:06 AM
I was recommended to use "half hard, bending-brazing quality" sheet brass and I never tried anything else. That produced good enough bells for my purposes.

I believe the original Pakistani bells were made out of old .303 cartridge cases. That would be very good brass.

But bells have always been made of brass or silver, now various copper alloys including Monel.
thanks have a mate of mine ,a steam engine freak who has made a press,just got to get the alloy right,will send you a couple when we get it right,,,,tarqs
Shaun Byrne
22-01-2006, 08:15 AM
I've got some from LS Products made from aircraft grade Berillium
Hacker
22-01-2006, 08:32 AM
Hawka,
How do they sound?
Last time i came across Berillium was when i worked at the AWRE Aldermaston.
Jack Merlin
22-01-2006, 09:59 AM
The thickness of the metal also has a great influence on the sound of the bells.

Sorry, but I have forgotten what thickness I used to use!
Shaun Byrne
22-01-2006, 10:27 AM
Hawka,
How do they sound?
Last time i came across Berillium was when i worked at the AWRE Aldermaston.

They are very good bells, nice crisp sound. I either use these or Nobles.

I've just had some off Dude that are very good quality also.