Message text written by INTERNET:sslivesteam@colegroup.com >Hello all What is the best type of bronze to use for boiler bushings on guage 1 live steamers, and where is the best place to buy it? Thanks
Jim O'Hearn < Jim, I bought alloy 316 from McMaster-Carr, but never used it for bushings. The main reason for using bronze has been, that cutting threads in copper was difficult. However, with modern tapping fluids like "Rapid Tap" you get beautiful threads even in copper. So at least in my opinion no need for bronze bushings... Regards Henner
