Copper screws/hardware

[jpmomo]

Does anyone know of a good source for copper parts for a custom case build? I am looking for things like screws, power button, etc to accent a build that is primarily carbon fiber.
thanks for any pointers,
jp

 

[mindad]

I tried to find copper screws/bolts for a project a couple years ago; turns out they're not common and usually rather specialized (and therefore hard to find in a good variety of sizes/types).

It's easier to find copper-plated fasteners, but even with that the variety is still limited.

You will probably have better luck plating your own screws/bolts; the process is detailed on youtube and is not as complicated as one would guess at first (one of the processes uses muriatic acid, but there are various methods).

I was planning on using the plating method but ended up not doing that particular project.

Another option I saw once is to apply adhesive copper tape to the screw heads, but depending on application/skill it can end up looking pretty ghetto.

 

[GuilleAcoustic]

For "permanent" assembly, copper rivets are way easier to find and look great.

 

[ASCii]

Copper rivets are widely available.