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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on June 02, 2015, 09:45:39 am

Title: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: Stringman on June 02, 2015, 09:45:39 am

I hate paying good money for something that I know I can make myself, and often make better than I could buy it. Now this post is no reflection on the many advertisers that this company hosts that sell credible tools and resources. I have bought from them and will again if the need arrises. But if I can save money I will. This is just a short guide to making a quick copper bopper that will last thru lots of beating.

Start with a baton of your choice. I like osage for its density. Round the end to fit the copper reducer, but make sure it's snug. Don't want any wiggle room.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/DD10F7E8-40EF-488E-A532-289B07089AB3_zpsdb5wxqnl.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/DD10F7E8-40EF-488E-A532-289B07089AB3_zpsdb5wxqnl.jpg.html)

You can add a little dollop of lead to the cap to fill the space infront of the dowel. Just make sure to not overfill.
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/C4591AB1-CE2C-48C9-BB48-45D73C897660_zps2hq61mxs.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/C4591AB1-CE2C-48C9-BB48-45D73C897660_zps2hq61mxs.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/339F86A4-1503-4E3A-8B71-5E6732311D62_zpsajme4c5c.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/339F86A4-1503-4E3A-8B71-5E6732311D62_zpsajme4c5c.jpg.html)

Make sure everything fits good then clean up your surfaces and get to soldering.
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/73F94BF1-FCCE-482C-8F5B-6B6EC4BE19AA_zpsson0cewq.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/73F94BF1-FCCE-482C-8F5B-6B6EC4BE19AA_zpsson0cewq.jpg.html)

Once the cap cools mix up a little 2 part epoxy and slip the cap back in place to dry. Once the glue sets you can drill a hole to pin the cap in place and grind the pins off (leaving a little to pound flush.)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/5023B999-6F6B-49C3-B785-14D97AFBC080_zpsc8cv4reh.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/5023B999-6F6B-49C3-B785-14D97AFBC080_zpsc8cv4reh.jpg.html)

The whole project took less than an hour and maybe $6 in materials. KNAP ON!

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: cowboy on June 02, 2015, 02:33:21 pm

That's a fine looking bopper Scott and sturdy construction. Thanks.

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: TRACY on June 02, 2015, 03:07:57 pm

Thanks Scott ! That is great!


Tracy

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: JEB on June 03, 2015, 07:31:23 am

Where do you find the domed caps? I am looking for a couple of larger ones.

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: caveman2533 on June 03, 2015, 07:45:56 am

I have some big ones what sizes are you looking for?

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: TRACY on June 03, 2015, 08:04:04 am

Ttt

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: Stringman on June 03, 2015, 08:07:53 am

These 1" caps were pressed into shape with a jig. You can also do a fair job with a carriage bolt. 

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: soy on June 05, 2015, 11:37:46 pm

I'll take one  ;)

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: JackCrafty on June 05, 2015, 11:42:26 pm

Good idea with the reducer under the cap.  Very cool.

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: caveman2533 on June 08, 2015, 08:42:34 am

yeah this looks like a great idea to add weight and wearability especially if you  hit the side or corners of your billet a lot.

Title: Re: Copper boppers on the cheap!
Post by: Zuma on June 08, 2015, 09:32:19 am

Primitive Archer May 22  for copper boppers (http://for copper boppers)
Here is a link for those that don't like to carve wood.
Requires a small propane torch.
Best thing is the pipe handle is perfectly round so
there is even weight distribution and wear.
Zuma