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weslewis

Post subject: bending slats

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:34 pm

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curious as to what type works best for cutaways????

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Pat Hawley

Post subject: Re: bending slats

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:35 pm

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I prefer spring steel for the support they provide.

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: bending slats

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:10 am

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Tempered stainless is what I use. It supports well but doesn't stain or rust.

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weslewis

Post subject: Re: bending slats

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:56 pm

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John , are the stainless a spring steel I.e won't deform too much?

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: bending slats

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:03 pm

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I have the same set for 5 years now. I get about 1000 bends before replacing.
If you have tempered . you will be good just cover the spring steel with foil.
I agree spring steel won't deform

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weslewis

Post subject: Re: bending slats

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:25 pm

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Just ordered some of your spring steel slats

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