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[Wanted] - UK source for metal bases
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:22 am
by vexillia
I am after some 17 gauge galvanised steel bases for ADLG/DBx etc. Does anyone know a good UK supplier?
I have tried both Precision Wargames Supplies & Supplies for Wargamers. They are great but their bases are a lot thinner than 17 gauge. When I search online the firms only offer tolerances of about 2 mm which is no good at all.
Any help gratefully received.
Re: [Wanted] - UK source for metal bases
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:48 am
by FreddBloggs
No is the simple answer.
However some suggestions.
2 Precision bases stuck together?
Or try model engineering forums or live steam model railway people.
Can you buy the 17 gauge sheet and then cut it diwn with a dremel or similar?
Re: [Wanted] - UK source for metal bases
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:16 pm
by Willz the Wargamer
I posted this on "The Wargames Website". Having found this firm.
https://ppgroupltd.co.uk/services/lase ... 4XEALw_wcB
Martin contacted them here is his reply.
I called them and they will prepare a quote for me.
Martin Stephenson.
Willz.
Re: [Wanted] - UK source for metal bases
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:42 pm
by Wg Cdr Luddite
vexillia wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:22 am
I am after some 17 gauge galvanised steel bases for ADLG/DBx etc. Does anyone know a good UK supplier?
I have tried both Precision Wargames Supplies & Supplies for Wargamers. They are great but their bases are a lot thinner than 17 gauge. When I search online the firms only offer tolerances of about 2 mm which is no good at all.
Any help gratefully received.
By 17 gauge do you mean 17 SWG ie: 1.422 mm ?
Re: [Wanted] - UK source for metal bases
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:28 am
by vexillia
Wg Cdr Luddite wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:42 pm
By 17 gauge do you mean 17 SWG ie: 1.422 mm ?
Oops! I should have said 19 gauge (1.158 mm). Sorry.
Using this chart
https://sheetmetal.me/air-bend-force-ch ... onversion/
Re: [Wanted] - UK source for metal bases
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:00 pm
by Wg Cdr Luddite