Ample
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I imagine that people smash or hammer the copper into inconsistent thicknesses. That also effects the contacts and how well the bolts hold.
I've got a bunch of bus bars to make. I'm thinking copper bar is probably worth the extra cost. Especially considering that it will be easier to stack them in a vice to drill the holes. At least that's what I'm thinking now. I have some time before I have to make them.
It helps if you have the right equipment. I've seen people use hydraulic presses. Since I don't have one of those, I used a sledgehammer and an anvil. The side that was laying on the anvil is nearly perfectly flat.
For sure copper bar would be better but I couldn't resist making 2 bars for what amounts to less than $2 CAD apiece.
I'm not actually recommending it because in the end, it was a bit of process to make. Fun, but some amount of work.