GMoore Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I've got a large box full of copper fittings (elbows, caps, tees, etc.) used for household plumbing. Any ideas for something I can do with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 scrap them for cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 If they are new, sell them to a plumber since scrap copper has gone way down in value. I'm guessing since you said home use that they are under 1" and most likely 1/2". They can be cold worked into artsy pieces, read up on annealing copper. Copper is a pain to cast due to its affinity for oxygen = porosity as cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Plenty of uses for plumbing fittings, not the least of which is domestic plumbing! Cups for candlesticks, ferrules for chisels or screwdriver handles, they can also be used to make decorative lamps (electrical). I've even seen them incorporated into door handles. A clear laquer coating saves on constant polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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