P. Bedard Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I'm referring to the candle cup drip pan. Does anyone know of an inexpensive source for them? I used to get them from a local scrapyard but he sold everything to another company and they hauled it all out a few months ago. And now It looks like I'll have to have them specially made. Before I go that route, It would be nice if someone had an alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 This was discussed a couple months ago - you may want to search on the thread. Cutting them from sheet metal with a hole saw works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Check with local sheetmetal shops. I get mine from work after panel s have run through the CNC punch machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Leppo Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 check with commercial electrical contractors - they have to make custom knockouts in large panel boxes, and may be able to save you the slugs. however, the kind of punches I'm familiar with create slugs that are bent into a "V" shape rather than flat, and have a pilot hole in the middle. They may also be painted or zinc plated depending on the boxes they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 you could ck kings metals also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDE4 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Jere Kirkpatrick's Valley Forge & Welding in Willets , CA has candle cups and pans. There are 4 sizes of pans ranging from 2 3/8" to 4 5/8". Their phone number is 800-367-5373. They've got a web site, too, that you could find on Google. I've gotten them from this place before, and the quality is good. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 why not just cut them yourself from 55 gal. drums or some other light metal ...they don't need to be that thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If you have access to a plasma an the proper sized stock, make a jig from pipe stock. Ex: I want, say, 3" circle. I find a piece of 4" ID pipe about 3/4" - 1" long. This is based on the 1" OD of my plaz torch; 1" + 3" = 4". Run the plaz around inside of ring over what ever material you want. With a little practice, voila! ~ perfect 3" circles :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmotley Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Pretty cheap at Blacksmith Depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleycopa Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 The cupped tops for posts used in chain link fencing work pretty well and they are already cup shaped. You just need to texture them and punch a center hole. Expensive though, about $1 each from a chain link fence supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Here is one way Alfred Habermann had me forge candle cups. You start by upsetting the corners [these are 2"x2"x1/4"] in the first heat. Then you forge between the upsets with a ball fuller and a striker or a rounding hammer if you're by yourself. Finally hit the center with a ball fuller or rounding hammer, and it will raise the cup. No forms are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 That's a nice looking cup and simple to make. Thanks again Brian!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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