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256095 Bart Nadeau <bartsf@m...> 2015‑09‑04 Re: Kinda off topic . cleaning up steel and making it pretty.
If this for exterior use, do you really think the gun blueing will hold up in
the weather?

Bart
> On Sep 3, 2015, at 8:56 PM, Champ Herren  wrote:
> 
> GG,
> I am working on a project that will necessitate me using 2+" angle iron for
> exterior corner braces.  Here are my thoughts.  As always tell me if you
> see something amiss or a shortcut.
> 
> I am going to shape the angle to a more aesthetically pleasing shape. The
> screw holes will be counter sunk to be flush.   Then I am going go use
> sandpaper and polish the absolute crap out of it.  Afterwards I want to use
> gun bluing and and create a classic finish.
> 
> Any thoughts about this scenario? I value your advice and collective wisdom.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Champ
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