Copper/metal gate post caps
"Richard" wrote in message
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On 7 Jul, 21:45, (A.Lee) wrote:
Richard wrote:
Hi, I'm trying to find a UK supplier for a metal capping to go over a
7x7in 4 way pointed gate post, to a) finish it off and b) stop water
pouring into the checks forming in the top of the post. I would like
either a plain old galvanised finish or possibly copper
Lead is typically used for such a fitting, though I'd reckon that copper
could be just as good, though a bit harder to get fitted correctly.
I doubt there are suppliers that make such a thing, as all fence posts
are marginally different sizes, you'd need to buy a sheet, and
bend/hammer it into shape.
Alan.
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Thanks. Any idea how would you make sure the inevitable joins were
watertight?
What inevitable joins? I would make a hollow former and dress the metal to
shape as a seamless cap. However, if you want to cut and fold, both copper
and lead solder well. OTOH, if you have a big, old-fashioned soldering iron
that you stick in a gas flame, you can simply melt lead together at the
seams.
Colin Bignell
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