White Oak and Iron

Juergen Hannappel wrote:
> Hello,
> I am making a window of white oak and have not yet decided on the
> hardware: Is it good practice to use zinc coated steel with oak or
> whill I have to use brass hinges for the window?
> This window will sit in a cellar wall and it will become wet at times.
>

Even perfectly coated ferrous metals get pinholes or come with
pinholes. I'd stick with non-ferrous hinges unless you've got a real
love for black stains.

Fly-by-Night CC wrote:
>
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Even perfectly coated ferrous metals get pinholes or come with
> > pinholes. I'd stick with non-ferrous hinges unless you've got a real
> > love for black stains.
>
> Even if you aren't worried about black stains, the brass hinges won't
> rust like the steel ones inevitably will.

Unless, of course, they're simply brass-plated w/ a steel pin, that
is... :)

Fly-by-Night CC wrote:


> Even if you aren't worried about black stains, the brass hinges won't
> rust like the steel ones inevitably will.


Given a choice, I'd use BRONZE.

Sooner or later, the zinc in the brass will leach out and what is left
disintegrates right before your eyes.

Basic reason brass is considered a no-no on a boat, especially a boat in
salt water.



Lew

In article <[email protected]>,
"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Even perfectly coated ferrous metals get pinholes or come with
> pinholes. I'd stick with non-ferrous hinges unless you've got a real
> love for black stains.

Even if you aren't worried about black stains, the brass hinges won't
rust like the steel ones inevitably will.
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