Thanks all for your response.
Is there a particular grade of bronze that is suitable for sundials. And why
are they suitable.
I like the idea of stainless steel but think that bronze or brass is more
suitable.
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Roderick Wall.
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From: "tonylindi...@talktalk.net" <tonylindi...@talktalk.net>
To: <rodwall1...@gmail.com>, <sundial@uni-koeln.de>
Subject: Brass or Bronze for Sundials.
Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2017 7:34 PM
Hi Rod,
The advantages for me is that they look good and take a handsome patination if
regularly cleaned and waxed with a conservators' product. (Details on request).
Corrosion is a main problem, perhaps summed up by
"I am a sundial...ordinary words
Cannot convey my thoughts on birds!" Hilaire Belloc
...... and their corrosive droppings. :-( I sometimes suspect that my local
feathered friends feed on acidic epoxy glue! ;-)
Stainless steel (S316 grade) makes an excellent weatherproof dial if the
surface is lightly textured to reveal a shadow and if you can find an
etcher/engraver who will 'cut' it deeply enough. My preferred surface
treatment was a Random Orbital sander with a worn medium paper which MUST be in
contact before switching ON then lifted away before switching OFF to avoid
start/stop 'swirls'. This tool is widely used on car body finishing.
Tony M.
P.S. Now that I know that others can view my messages I have no need to read
them myself.
----Original Message----
From: rodwall1...@gmail.com
Date: 05/06/2017 1:58
To: <sundial@uni-koeln.de>
Subj: Brass or Bronze for Sundials.
Hi all,
For a sundial that will be out in the weather. What is the
advantage/disadvantage of using brass or bronze?
Regards,
Roderick Wall.
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