K&S K & S Precision Metals 8244 Brass Strip, 0.032" Thick x 2" Wide x 12" Long, 1 Piece, Made in The USA

Just the dimensions I needed.

This is a one piece package of K&S Precision Metals 8244 Brass Strip, 0.032" Thick x 2" Wide x 12" Long. This thin brass strip is individually wrapped for protection. K&S offers many types of metal pieces in various sizes, lengths and forms. All K&S metals are perfect for craft making, model building, DIY and more. I purchased this particular brass strip because I had a need for a custom shim. I had purchased a cycle attachment for my exercise equipment. It was when I was assembling this cycle attachment that I noticed that the way the legs bolt in to the housing of the cycle piece, it would be very wobbly while in use. To fix this, I made a shim to fit between the leg and the frame up inside of the housing. Fortunately, I was able to determine the exact thickness of sheet metal I needed — I used a dial Caliper to measure this area with. Remarkably after figuring out my dimensions, I was able to find almost the exact thickness needed in a piece of K&S brass strip. With a little patience and a little bit of hard work, I was able to cut this shim out — and a few extras. By hand, I was able to make the shim to the desired size and shape. My shim pieces turned out perfectly. K&S Precision Metals will make any small project that much easier!

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Product is as advertised and worked perfectly for the intended application.

Handy because i needed it. However. If the exact thickness matters to you, the package i got said it’s 1/2”x0.064 (16 gauge), but it is actually 0.0562 (17 gauge )

Ordered 4 brass strips and got 3 (one package was empty) Got a reply right away saying that they would send it out shortly, which they did. Thanks to K&S Precision Metals I can now complete my project!

I purchased this for different art projects. I was pleased that it was protected in a sturdy package. The brass is malleable and work hardened just like brass should. The pieces take a great polish like a mirror. I was able to anneal the work as I was going simply by using an alcohol lamp to heat it. If you anneal, don't heat so it changes color, unless you want those effects. A few seconds on each side in the alcohol flame removes the work hardness so you can continue work. The brass pieces come without burrs. These are not mill cuts, but rather finished pieces that could be used as trim right out of the package. I have had good experiences with this company. Worth every penny.

The brass blanks are very true to size and work very well for straight edges for my leather carving needs.