wrought iron
OK, this may sound stupid but I was wondering what the big deal was about old wrought iron. It seems that lots of folks want the stuff but I don't know why. Also how can you tell if that is what you...
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www.realwroughtiron.com/www.pureiron.com/Tom check out the above links. Gives quite a bit of info on pure wrought iron and maybe that will help answer your questions.Wild Rose Trading Co - Custom...
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Why use the stuff?It was what *WAS* used and so if you are trying to replicate earlier items to a high level of authenticity you should be using it.If you are experimenting trying to work out earlier...
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Thanks for the help guys. Am going to take another look at the plow on Monday. Didn't want to haul it all home in case it was just mild steel.The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws....
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if it's a manufactured plow I bet you calvin's hat it ain't wrought iron. BUT plow frames are usually of higher carbon steel don't know what this one is but modern stuff is often in the 1080 range. He...
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It's just steel that bends fairly easy. I think someone made it as a yard decoration. Oh well...The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws. -Tacitus
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Cut about 1/2 to 2/3 through it and then bend it. If it's "da stuff," it'll have a fiberous texture like this:home.comcast.net/~thingmaker3/DSC00040.JPG- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The masters of...
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Thanks Lee for the pointer. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for the stuff so I can try working with it.The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws. -Tacitus
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