How Do You Make Tiny Copper Washer Gaskets?

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SmithDoor

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Copper is so grabby with drills and tools.
I have a bunch of .020" and .030" thick copper sheet but have not come up with a method to make make little (for example, .300 O.D. x .220 I.D.) ring gaskets.
Sure would be nice if I could!
I know somebody has a secret that doesn't involve making a punch set for each size?
Thanks a bunch,
Lloyd
I have made washers on my lathe using a cutoff tool.
Simple real thin may lose a few.
If can I make them thicker.

Dave
 

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Hi Chaps what I do is turn the washers on the end of copper rod Of the OD of the washer then drill the washer hole diameter then with a correctly ground parting tool part of to the thickness required. Once parted place on length of wire and anneal. Work well.
 

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