Source for Nickel Silver sheet metal?

[Mark Romanowitz]

K&S used to produce Nickel Silver sheet in either .008 or .010.. I made the tank for my Ferret (modified Genesis) out of it. I like it better than tin plated steel sheet..

Does anyone know where to get Nickel Silver sheet? Is it even available at all these days?

Thanks!

Nevermind.. I found a link.. Should have just searched here..  But at $57 for a 12"x12" sheet I think I'll stick with the tinplate steel..

[Fredvon4]

I am guessing that he was looking for an alternative Fuel tank materiel they he prefers to work with

if YOU re-read the OP initial post...

[Avaiojet]

Thanks,

I hope I don't ever have to make a tank.

CB

[Gerald Arana]

A "cheap" way to make a tank is to use an old fuel can. 

Jerry

[Fredvon4]

Charles...by deleting your question you manged to my my response non sensible....one of the varied reasons you have guys busting your chops all the time

No Biggie..... my bad.... I should have know better than the answer one of your weird questions

My dad and I ( helper/ holder/ blower of smoke...grin) in the 60s ---on Formosa island ---used to make our own tanks from all sorts of locally available stock... but predominantly Beer cans.... Pre aluminum

Dad had a cool way to cut the parts of the beer/Coke can so the logo was prominent and far enough away from the joint to not get too burned from the soldering.... sure wish I had some Photos as he did a great job and they were greatly admired by our smallish Army community

I sure do miss that man...

My Father Fred  did once make a fuel tank for one of my cobbled together boats powered by a McCoy car engine... a very neat Kipper Snack Tin--- with obvious very sea worthy theme!

[Mark Romanowitz]

Sorry.. Forgot to include the link from another's post:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=904&step=2&top_cat=79

Nickel silver used to be sold by K&S and was great for making tanks..

Actually, making a fuel tank isn't that bad, quite fun actually.. You just have to anneal the brass or copper tube. Lee's Machine shop sells a very handy tool for making the bends straight.

1 fl oz = 1.804 in^3.

The advantage of making your own tank is you can get it exactly like you want it.

I haven't tried Sullivan or DuBro clunk tanks, although I probably will eventually.

Sorry for the confusion..