Cast or forged brass?
 

Which is better: cast or forged brass? Or does it make any difference.
In this case, the items in question are cabinet hardware. Thanks.

If it looks okay, then it is fine however it is made.
In general, forged is much better. It avoids air pockets and gives a better
surface for polishing. However, it is also much more expensive. For most
applications that extra expense cannot be justified.

"Andrew Taylor" wrote in message
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Which is better: cast or forged brass? Or does it make any difference. In
this case, the items in question are cabinet hardware. Thanks.

Which one looks nicer to you, will last longer, and is the leser cost. You
need to balance cost, quality, and reliability.

--
Bob Pietrangelo


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"Andrew Taylor" wrote in message
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Which is better: cast or forged brass? Or does it make any difference.
In this case, the items in question are cabinet hardware. Thanks.

They look identical and the cost is similar. The question was intended
to elicit comments on durability.

Bob Pietrangelo wrote:

Which one looks nicer to you, will last longer, and is the leser cost. You
need to balance cost, quality, and reliability.

"Andrew Taylor" wrote in message

Which one looks nicer to you, will last longer, and is the leser cost.
You
need to balance cost, quality, and reliability.


Both should work as well if properly sized and of good quality. Cast is
slightly more prone to cracking under stress, but if made well it should not
under normal circumstances.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/

"Andrew Taylor" wrote in message
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They look identical and the cost is similar. The question was intended to
elicit comments on durability.

Forged should be more durable. It should also be more expensive, so if it
isn't, grab it.

You will usualy not put enough stress on it to realise a difference
unless it is commercial use for heavy doors etc . I dought most hardware
is true forge as strength is not usualy an issue, they usualy break if
mounted poorly or come loose or really abused. I would be most concerned
with finish quality that is where you will find wear

"Andrew Taylor" wrote in message
. ..
They look identical and the cost is similar. The question was intended to
elicit comments on durability.

Forged should be more durable. It should also be more expensive, so if it
isn't, grab it.