[TheForge] Outdoor finish, rust protection

[Andy Vida]

Ries Niemi wrote:
> 
> I forge stainless all the time- you just have to go cyborg- that is,
> replace your arm with a mechanical one. In my case, a power hammer.
> Remember- once youve tried cyborg, you never go back!

	Yah, I know that, but it still takes longer and therefore
	you should be charging more for it.  I'm not saying not to
	use it, just to charge more for it.

> As far as powdercoating outside goes- I know, some people swear by it,
> but me, I dont trust it.

	Well, I can say that powder coating stands up very well
	to years of 120* Arizona sun.  How it fares in the damper
	climates I cannot say, but if it was not as well I would
	not be surprised.

> I have had literally thousands of pieces powdercoated, but for inside,
> not outside use. I have a test running right now- I built a little
> handrail for my back porch, probably about 9 years ago- had it
> powdercoated black wrinkle. So far, no peeling. It does have a good
> layer of some kind of green organic substance growing on it, though.

	I made a few back massagers and coated them with this
	finish.  It's very strong stuff.

> But just remember what neil young says- rust never sleeps.

	Perhaps bringing us fill circle to stainless steel. :)