Steampunk parts sources?

[GMayberry]

I am playing around with a few ideas for some steampunk style mods, and I am curious for more ideas of parts sources? Besides the obvious brass and copper pipes and fittings, where can I find more intricate pieces? Things like the tiny functional gauges, turnwheels, etc.

any links and and pictures will be greatly appreciated!!

 

[bzmotoninja83]

Ebay

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[GMayberry]

Hmmm... hadn't thought about that... Wait, yes I did. And Google, and Amazon, and several other obvious sites.

What I mean are the tiny gauges, tiny turn wheels, small copper tubing, things that aren't as simple and easy to find. I know that I can get random gears and such from old pocket watches and clocks. Here is an example of something I am looking for. Things out of the ordinary...

1/2" dia 3 spoke brass hand wheel - 3 Spoke brass hand wheels - LIVE Steam Fittings

 

[asdaq]

Id say you've found a decent wheel there and perhaps you got that from studiovap's mod. He has a small gauge on his but they really don't make smaller and functioning than that. K&S Engineering is a good source for tube and rod, but a lot you have to come up with on your own. Best of luck though.

 

[GMayberry]

That is exactly where I found the wheel, and that mod is a big part of my inspiration. I don't want the same wheel as him, that is why I am looking for more sources and options. Also, the gauge on his was made in full by him. Printed the display, second hand of a watch is the dial, tubing as the body, and the guts of a regular temp gauge controlling it.

 

[asdaq]

Yes, they is a fine mod indeed. Is love to find something ready made and functional that is even smaller. Much respect.