cheshire~rose Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 You can tell we are not used to having bits that need polishing! I have no idea where might be best to get a piece of thin brass to deal with this. We have had the runners on the top slide over the engine 'ole replaced and this piece of scumbled ply is rotted out. We have seen a number of boats use a thin piece of brass to finish that edge. Does anyone know a good source to get it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) I get any brass I need from these folks: https://www.rapidmetals.co.uk/online-shop-coming-soon/ I am led to believe one of the reasons boaters used brass as it was easier to clean than to redo any scumble work after grubby hands had been put on any woodwork. Edited June 24, 2020 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Consider stainless steel, easier still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Just now, Tracy D'arth said: Consider stainless steel, easier still. I would of thought stainless steel on a historical boat was an anathema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Note that almost all modern brass is decidedly yellow and does not look quite as good as the old stuff. If you are ever in Brum then its worth a walk to John Keatley Metals, its stepping back in time and you can get some bargains on a Friday afternoon. They cut to size for you and just weigh the results to get the price. They are not so competitive on mail order. There are various eBay and on-line suppliers but note a Huge variation in prices. I have found "First Choice Metals" to be a good cheaper supplier. ..............Dave 7 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Consider stainless steel, easier still. Aluminium or even plastic if thats your chosen route. ? .................Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 B&Q sell all of the above in their fastenings and ironmongery aisle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 I can thoroughly recommend Steve Graham Sales of Littleborough for any metal supplies. They have a huge range on eBay under seller name sgsmetals. If eBay doesn't list the size you want just phone them and they will cut to size. Ebay prices include delivery, but its much cheaper if you collect. They are within walking distance of the Rochdale Canal (though perhaps not if you are collecting heavy bits of steel). I have bought various bits of steel plate and angle and brass sheet from them in recent years. http://stevegrahamsales.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ray T said: I would of thought stainless steel on a historical boat was an anathema. I was just about to agree with you - especially when anyone looking in the hatch is seeing this: Then I realised the water header tank and the header tank for the central heating are both in there and are both stainless steel! Then again there are those who may think a conversion on a historic boat is an anathema I guess it is down to choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, cheshire~rose said: I was just about to agree with you - especially when anyone looking in the hatch is seeing this: Then I realised the water header tank and the header tank for the central heating are both in there and are both stainless steel! Then again there are those who may think a conversion on a historic boat is an anathema I guess it is down to choice Paint them green and who will notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Schweizer Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 When the slise edging needed replacing on Helvetia, I went completely traditional and made new cappings from solid Mahogany, which I think looked much better than worn scumling, or brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 There are many suppliers on eBay, some offer different grades/alloys giving a better colour or more malleable for bending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire cat Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Stainless Steel is a pain to work with. Ordinary drills will work harden the steel causing the drills to go blunt very quickly unless you use carborundum tipped ones. Brass is far easier to drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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