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  1. 12th June 2004, 06:09 PM #1
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    My gateleg outdoor table has reached the swing leg stage, and I ask if members think it would be acceptable to use silver steel with oak (in the pivot mechanism ) and not get corrosion problems?
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    Sorry Woody, whats silver steel?


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    Its harder than mild steel, also it does not rust as easily as the former, but silver steel is very hard to cut. But since my posting I have found some brass rod (10mm) and a small piece of brass plate, which I have drilled to create a bearing, so most probably wont use steel in the end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jow104
    Its harder than mild steel, also it does not rust as easily as the former, but silver steel is very hard to cut. But since my posting I have found some brass rod (10mm) and a small piece of brass plate, which I have drilled to create a bearing, so most probably wont use steel in the end.
    Never use steel "in the end". It's very uncomfortable!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DPB
    Never use steel "in the end". It's very uncomfortable!
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    Default silver steel and oak

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    Ahhh Don, beat me to it.

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    Doesnt steel react with Oak and cause it to stain? (I may be thinking of an old staining process involving steel wool dissolved in vinegar to ebonize it.)

    I imagine brass would probably be best for outside
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