[TheForge] Drawer Pulls - source question

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

Hi Mark;
There are several solutions....as usual.
You can braze or silver solder stainless with a torch. With a 
buzz box you can get a few sticks of stainless or hi-nickel rod 
that'll do it.
If you buy galv couplers, you can simply grind the plating off in 
the weld area and weld outside if possible.
A good particle mask will take out most of the zinc oxide.
If you silver solder or braze after grinding the coupling 
temperature won't be as high...less fumes.
It helps to cover the threads with anti-spatter stuff ( welding 
supply)
You can also work with the galv part submerged in water.
Muriatic acid, outside isn't much fume problem. It'll quiet down 
after the zinc is gone. Neutralize the parts with baking soda in 
water afterwards. Even distilled vinegar will work, if more slowly.
Will that cover it?...pete f

Mark Novak wrote:
> Y'all recommended I use Coupling Nuts as a shortcut for making drawer 
> pulls, but I can't find a source for uncoated coupling nuts. They're all 
> either zinc coated (I don't have a hood rig, etc... for burning the 
> coating off safely with acid, etc...) or stainless (I don't have the 
> equipment to weld stainless). Any ideas or 
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