[TheForge] Forging Bronze

[Rick Korinek]

I will be texturing the front and I don't want the fasteners to show.
-Rick

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Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:05 AM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Forging Bronze

Rick,
I'm curious why you couldn't just drill and tap the frame, so you  
could mechanically attach the screen frame? I assume the you want to  
be able to remove the screen at a later date if need be.

Bill Roberts
www.CustomDesignMetalArts.com



On Feb 2, 2006, at 10:17 AM, Rick Korinek wrote:
> I have a related question regarding bronze.  I have an upcoming  
> project to
> make fireplace doors out of bronze.  I would like to fasten the  
> back screen
> frames to the door frames without fasteners like rivet heads  
> showing on the
> front surfaces.  Is it possible to fasten threaded studs to the  
> bronze by
> welding?  Something like 1/4"-20 or #10.  The stud material is not
> important--could be steel, bronze or brass, whatever will adhere  
> nicely.
>
> I have the equipment to TIG, Mig and torch weld.  What would you  
> recommend?
> -Rick
>

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