November 20, 20178 yr Hello I recently aqquired some small pieces of tin roofing and I was wondering what I could use them for, I also would like knowing what the dangers are of using it if there are any thank you very much in advance
November 20, 20178 yr Author 19 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: What type of "tin roofing"? tbh idk if I understand you question, al I know is it is the thin dull gray tin roofing that has the raised folds to let water drain off
November 20, 20178 yr A lot of people call various metal roofing "tin" when in reality, it is not made of the actual metal tin. A lot of the stuff is actually steel or aluminum. Are you sure this is actually tin? How malleable is it? Does a magnet stick to it? Try melting a little piece of it. Steel, aluminum, and tin all have WAY different melting points, so you should be able to tell with a fair degree of certainty that way.
November 20, 20178 yr Author well I know it isn't aluminum cause it has rust in spots and I haven't tried the magnet or the melting, how will I know if it is tin and not steel?
November 20, 20178 yr If it's truly tin, a magnet won't stick. However, it's probably galvanized steel and therefore should NOT be used for anything involving significant heat.
November 20, 20178 yr If it has rust (red iron oxide, Fe2O3) then it is likely steel, or at least contains a decent amount of iron. If its a dull grey, its likely galvanized. Do not attempt to melt it, zinc is bad bad bad. I wouldnt even bother with the magnet either. If it has enough iron to create rust, it will be magnetic.
November 20, 20178 yr I'm assuming you mean corrugated roofing... but there are other forming patterns that might work for some things and not others. In all cases, if it was galvanized (which is likely) put an exclamation point or three behind that "...Bad bad bad." mentioned above when speaking of heating it. I'd save such a thing for alternative projects rather than smithing. Here are a couple of examples of planters.
November 20, 20178 yr Tern Metal Roofs, Propanel roofs, corrugated metal roofs; I've heard them all called "tin". so is it UUUUUUUUUU or U------------U--------U-----------U or |__________________|_________________| ? Basically any of them I have not used for smithing. I did used some strips when building a bloomery once to hold the outside together while it dried. My shop uses pro-panel as that was what was free but it's all full sized pieces.
November 22, 20178 yr Author well, just tried a magnet and it stuck so sadly it is just galvi roofing which really sucks
November 22, 20178 yr Use it for bird house roofing for rustic birdhouses and fund your "take over the world" process by selling them.
November 22, 20178 yr Author 2 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: Use it for bird house roofing for rustic birdhouses and fund your "take over the world" process by selling them. haha lol I can see it now after I take over the world I can write a book Steps to World Domination Get metal roofing Make Bird houses from said roofing Sell bird house fund world takeover
November 22, 20178 yr There is more than one way to become the Evil Galactic Overlord---or to fund your forging equipment....
November 22, 20178 yr Author Just now, ThomasPowers said: There is more than one way to become the Evil Galactic Overlord---or to fund your forging equipment.... BOW DOWN TO MEEEEEEEEEEE FEAR MY BIRD HOUSE BUILDING PROWERSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 22, 20178 yr Author 48 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: I'm sorry but I know several Birdhouse Building Powers! (check my name again) Lol I know that's your name lol, hey, world domination partners?
November 22, 20178 yr I'd use it for roofing/siding on a shop or overhang.... Just saying. Other creative ideas are great but I'd want to add some space to work.
November 22, 20178 yr Author I have enough space for now at least, (my workspace for everything except grinding is an outdo overhang that is 23 feet lengthwise and 12 feet wide and both of the 12 foot wide sections are open and 1 of the 23 foot wide sections is open so as faras space is concerned I'm good already,
November 22, 20178 yr 2 minutes ago, Dillion Brian Grant said: I have enough space for now at least You'll Never hear that from me lol.
November 22, 20178 yr Author 1 hour ago, Daswulf said: You'll Never hear that from me lol. lol obviously you know what I mean lol, heck id love to have an indoor workshop that is 2400 sqaure feet that opens up to an outdoor overhang shelter that's 1000 square feet and has a roof over everything but it wont happen anytime soon sadly
November 22, 20178 yr 3 hours ago, Daswulf said: You'll Never hear that from me lol. Me either! I didn't even know that was possible. LOL!
November 23, 20178 yr Author 2 hours ago, John in Oly, WA said: Me either! I didn't even know that was possible. LOL! again I would love more space but let me rephrase it, if i claim more of my dads garage and yard he would go crazy lol
November 23, 20178 yr Author 9 minutes ago, Daswulf said: We understand. we'd just never say such a thing. One day..... yup don't you just love those 2 word, one day, one day ill make a living doing this one day ill have a bigger shop ect.
November 23, 20178 yr Do an image search for "corrogated panel art projects", and let your bootstrap business empire begin!
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