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Joining brass and steel
A project of mine in the contemplative stage will probably require
joining a piece of brass to a piece of steel (about 1/2" thickness each). Both will then be exposed to the elements. At this point bolting them together seems the only realistic option (1/4"-20 or 5/16"-18, not written in stone). My main concern is the electrolytic corrosion likely to result from the contact between the dissimilar metals. What would be the best way to minimize this? There are a few permutations I have thought of: 1) Drill a hole through both and bolt together with stainless steel nut and bolt. 2) Same, but use a brass bolt and nut. 3) Braze (:-0) a piece of brass thread to the brass part, hole through the steel bit and a brass nut. 4) Thread the brass piece, hole through steel and use a stainless steel bolt (no nut). etc. etc. Does thread locker protect from such corrosion? The steel part will be painted with POR15. Thanks, Michael Koblic, Campbell River, BC |
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