Mic stand weight

dcarolan · January 30, 2020, 10:54am

So beautiful.

I have a few designs in the “idea stage” that incorporate living hinges, but I find them strangely intimidating.

cynd11 · January 30, 2020, 11:11am

Functional yet gorgeous. A win!

dklgood · January 30, 2020, 1:15pm

This turned out really pretty in addition to useful. Thanks for working out the kinks and sharing.

caribis2 · January 30, 2020, 4:03pm

Autumn Gold Rub’n’Buff is a good copper.

I love the design and I love the look. Filling it with half a kilo of copper has me

ptodd · January 30, 2020, 5:46pm

Love the design, and copper would be my choice of color.

deirdrebeth · January 30, 2020, 6:01pm

Gorgeous!

If you’re looking for heavier - over on the low-temperature metal casting thread I got hooked up with “lead free fishing weights”. They melt at about 300(150) degrees and are about 2x2x1/2 (50x50x12) per pound(450g) - so you could get that mic stand up to easily 3-4lb (1350-1800g) of weight!

simonboucher3 · January 30, 2020, 11:17pm

does it ship to (in) Canada? Because I am not sure it can cross the border

deirdrebeth · January 30, 2020, 11:18pm

Haven’t the foggiest - but they’ve got a chat function on their website and I bet they can answer I also imagine there are equivalent companies in CA!

jeanneleigh · January 30, 2020, 11:30pm

I love the pattern! Some color might be nice, but definitely don’t hide the details!

beerfaced · January 31, 2020, 12:13am

You can get this on Amazon.ca

Roto Metals RotoMetals Lead Free Pewter - Alloy AC Casting Ingot (92% Tin 7.75% Antimony 0.25% Copper) Britannia Alloy

You can also order direct from that company. Might be cheaper too however it is in USD + shipping.

kittski · January 31, 2020, 1:47am

I just got a bunch of their metal and I’m pleased with it. Do check their website to compare though as they add $10 a bar to the same product they list on Amazon.

eflyguy · January 31, 2020, 1:55am

Last time I bought it, you could buy it locally at “sporting goods” stores.

simonboucher3 · January 31, 2020, 2:04am

I tried here and none had anything except literal lead shots… I don’t have a permit for it.

caribis2 · January 31, 2020, 3:04pm

I’m probably not understanding, but you should be able to buy lead fishing weights in Canada, as opposed to shot for reloading shotgun shells. Also, decoy weights are lead.

simonboucher3 · January 31, 2020, 3:41pm

We do, but the hunting shops I found weren’t helpful in understanding my need.

caribis2 · January 31, 2020, 3:44pm

I can see that.

beerfaced · January 31, 2020, 6:28pm

You need a permit to buy lead shot? That’s a bit odd.

beerfaced · January 31, 2020, 6:30pm

Yes I too have ordered from them. I always cross reference and convert prices before ordering.

beerfaced · January 31, 2020, 6:35pm

Have you considered checking your local dive shops? They should have many different styles of weights including “shot” for scuba divers. You may be able to buy those small 1lb bags and just dump them into your project.

eflyguy · January 31, 2020, 6:37pm

Canada FTW…

You might feed it to babies. Or geese.