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    Copper source?

    With Coil and Foil out of operation here now, where are you getting your copper? I've been buying Gator and Sage checks, but I do have some checkmakers and just don't know where to get copper that is affordable. I have flashing and do make al checks, but I like the copper ones a little better. Just a personal preference.
    So...... anybody got a good source? (35, 41 and 44 checks)
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    I know ace hardware sells thin sheets but don’t know how cheep

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    Basic Copper https://basiccopper.com/copper-sheet--rolls.html Prices are reasonable in my opinion.
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    Why would I want to buy commercial checks if I have a checkmaker, skeettx? Do they have copper rolls or sheets? (I didn't see any)

    Thanks Dan, I'm going to check that out.
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    McMaster-Carr. www.mcmaster.com. Never the cheapest, always best industrial grade stuff. Often same day shipping*, no minimum, they'll take your credit card. They have copper strips in a number of different widths and thicknesses.

    McMaster exemplifies the old jape about "If they don't have it, you don't need it." Bookmark the site. If you don't, you'll soon wish you had.

    * Seriously, I've placed orders at 2:00 PM, and received the package in the next morning's UPS delivery.
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BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
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