cast iron hinges
Just bought a box of 4" cast iron butts - very expensive. Disappointed
to find that they aren't the real thing but sort of antique effect cast iron. i.e. they are cast iron but are crude and badly made. Is it no longer possible to get the genuine article? Proper CI hinges were precisely made, easy to fit and lasted many times longer than any alternative. Seems that everything nowadays is just fake crap. cheers Jacob |
wrote in message oups.com... Just bought a box of 4" cast iron butts - very expensive. Disappointed to find that they aren't the real thing but sort of antique effect cast iron. i.e. they are cast iron but are crude and badly made. Is it no longer possible to get the genuine article? Proper CI hinges were precisely made, easy to fit and lasted many times longer than any alternative. Seems that everything nowadays is just fake crap. cheers Jacob I didn't know they could even produce proper cast iron now'a'days. Progress, eh? :-( |
Oh no, it is still made. By Kirkpatrick of Wallsall:
http://www.kirkpatrick.co.uk/home.htm Not cheap but they still make the real thing - whiteheart malleable cast iron. It is far stronger than ordinary cast. Read about it on Kirkpatrick's website. They dont sell small quantities but there are a number of firms who stock their products. I get them from Architectural Ironmogery of Ross-on-Wye: http://www.arciron.com/Arnold1.html They have always provided a prompt, efficient and helpful service. |
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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:23:23 +0100, Chris Bacon
wrote: Can't see plain CI hinges as used on old interior doors. Try the Ross-on-Wye people, they have them. |
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