I'm having trouble find stainless steel slats here were i live..
i've found slats of galvanized steel and other of aluminium.
Does anyone use them? do you know if this steel is harmless for our precious wood?
thank you!
bolix
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| Author: | bolix [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | galvanized steel for the fox bender? |
I'm having trouble find stainless steel slats here were i live.. i've found slats of galvanized steel and other of aluminium. Does anyone use them? do you know if this steel is harmless for our precious wood? thank you! bolix |
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| Author: | tubeman426 [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: galvanized steel for the fox bender? |
Galvanized and aluminum will leave gray staining on the wood. Also aluminum wont spring back. Better off buying the proper stainless or you will problably regret it.  Terry... |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: galvanized steel for the fox bender? |
I have used aluminium before with no problems.I do use wet paper between the wood and slats though.Spring back isn't always good unless you have a way to lock down the bottom slat.Aluminium won't spring back an crack your side like spring steel.But i like spring steel the best.I just lock down the bottom slat when i release the side from the bender. |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: galvanized steel for the fox bender? |
I've heard that galvanized can give off toxic fumes (zinc oxide?) when heated. A bender might not be hot enough to do it though. I prefer spring steel and have never had any problems due to the spring-back, even on cutaways. The fact that it stays flat is helpful, in my book. Easier to load the sides and it provides good waist support. |
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| Author: | John Copley [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: galvanized steel for the fox bender? |
I've been using a pair of galvanised slats as a temporary measure for the last 5 years now without a problem at all. I wrap the sides in old fashioned blotting paper,one layer on the inside and two on the outside. Hope this helps Cheers Chopper |
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