Is this bronze

[MrWhoopee]

My first thought was beryllium copper, but I'm just sick like that.

 

[Wino1442]

I'm only making a couple of bushings, but I'm asking what it is just out of curiosity.

 

[Aukai]

OMG, make sure it's not beryllium, nasty health issues

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Beryllium Copper is generally very hard , they make spark proof tools for the nuclear industry (wrenches, sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, hammers , pliers, etc ) from the alloy

 

[Tubby]

Bronze throws hot little shavings similar to cast iron. I agree it looks like copper.

 

[DeadGuyAle]

660 bronze turned on my Sherline produces a fine dust/chip like Tubby describes.

Bronze throws hot little shavings similar to cast iron. I agree it looks like copper.