On 31 Aug 2005 00:09:02 -0700, wrote:


Andy Hall wrote:
Biff, as a matter of interest, what do you use for hinges and
fitments? Brass?

Yes, I mostly use brass.
You can get a chemical reaction between ferrous metals and the
chemicals in oak particularly in places where it can get wet. A good
quality stainless steel would be fine. For antique-looking iron hinges
and latches use real whiteheat malleable iron.

OK. I've always used brass or stainless for internal projects. How
do you avoid problems with using malleable iron? Do you use stainless
screws and then accept that you will get some staining from the iron?


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