I would love some ideas on using some copper and brass I was given

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I was given this copper and brass plate by a friend.

I want to do something cool with it, but my brain is fried right now for ideas. I thought of using the copper as a backboard, cut out some lettering in dark walnut, (wording or a quote) then gluing the letters to the copper plate and framing it, but there is much cooler stuff I could do than just a sign. Inlays maybe?

My machine has been upgraded to rigid screws on all three Axis, So I can cut or engrave the metal no problem.

Just thought I would brainstorm the hive mind,

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Check the alloy of the copper to see if it includes beryllium — if it does, don’t machine it w/o suitable precautions.

When I made a locking register caliper, the intention was to remake it in brass:

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suitable precautions? I assume the Beryllium gives off toxic fumes when heated?

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or apparently particles that will attach to my lungs and kill me

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That liver of sulfur really looks amazing…

Love the Anniversary Card idea.

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