[TheForge] andiron bar replacement

[James Binnion]

I know it is too expensive, stainless will probably work just fine.

Jim


On Oct 23, 2005, at 5:29 PM, PlumDon at aol.com wrote:

>
> That's really pricey, Jim. I have some inconel studs holding the  
> insulation
> to my forge door and they do hold up well, even in that heat. I  
> just mig
> welded  them to the inside of the door. Is it harder to weld in  
> large sizes?
>
> I dont know what a 3/4" square x 3' bar of stainless would cost  
> but  methinks
> cheaper.
>
> In a message dated 10/23/2005 7:26:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> jbin at well.com writes:
>
> Inconel  625 will last a lot longer (probably forever) but is somewhat
> pricey  (3/4" dia bar 3' long is 189.00) and difficult to weld
>
> On Oct 23, 2005,  at 10:18 AM, PlumDon at aol.com wrote:
>
>
>> I have a customer who burns  out their andiron bars in a year. She
>> has  asked me to use  wrought iron this time as she thinks it  
>> might last
>>  longer.  Any  one have any suggestions for a more durable   
>> material or
>>
> approach?
>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
>
>
>
>

James Binnion
jbin at well.com