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20th November 2013, 12:52 PM #16
What sort of timber are you using?
An old trick is to tap the timber to except the thread then fill the threaded hole up with thin cyano, you can get a brand called zap at most model shops. The thin glue will soak into the timber and make it super hard, then just run the tap back through it to clean up the threads. Of course a course thread is preferable.
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Looks like I might be cheating after all....
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Wow a real tap! I just gash the end of a bolt and use that or just drive the bolt straight in.
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For really 'special' screws and bolts try this mob:
Welcome to BlacksmithBolt.com
I have used them, and they seem to be another of those small, customer oriented US businesses.
Only downside is they use PayPal for international orders, but they will ship to any address you specify in the 'comments' field rather than your PayPal address, in case you need them delivered to work or a P.O Box (like me).
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22nd November 2013, 08:21 PM #24
Don't know what the "downside" of using Paypal for international orders is?
As for delivery addresses, you can fill in any delivery address you want in Paypal when you pay. Paypal will even remember every delivery addres you have used and next time you can select that particular delivery address from a list in your Paypal.
I have used this feature in the past when I am away from home or when I buy presents for my grandchildren and have them delivered to their address rather than mine.
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I had thought of stainless, but they will look very very odd on my model 1857 cannon
can one be assured that sealing the screws will positively stop the tannins from reacting with the steel?
I have ordered some small steel from uk ebay ....what should I use for sealing?.. polyurethane varnish
brass is looking better n better ...I can antique the brass screws to help make them more fitting
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I have no intention of leaving out doors......providing it stays together after christening
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