Naz Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Anyone know where I can buy "bare" wood screws to match my ironwork ? (I use a wire brush followed by sandpaper wich leaves the work at a dull grey with darker spots and some highlights). I don't want paint or shiny finishes. I know it sounds easy to find but I haven't had any luck so if anyone has a link could you please send it my way ?? Thanks !! Naz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Anyone know where I can buy "bare" wood screws to match my ironwork ? (I use a wire brush followed by sandpaper wich leaves the work at a dull grey with darker spots and some highlights). I don't want paint or shiny finishes. I know it sounds easy to find but I haven't had any luck so if anyone has a link could you please send it my way ?? Thanks !! Naz Dip the screws in an acid bath for a minute or so, then nutralize, then gun blue them for a dark finish. Or heat them up to a red color, let cool, and hot wax. - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Try here http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ They claim no zinc coatings on anything, I've always been pleased with their selection and fast shipping. Kayne and Sons, aka Blacksmith Supply also carries some hardware for people like us. Also good people to deal with in my experience. Jeremy's method also works if you can cope with acids. Use white vinegar if you have a few hours to wait, muriatic acid if you want fast and toxic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I agree with Jeremy. It doesn't take long and you don't have to have your face right by the acid. Just drop them in and walk away. Come back and pick them out and nutralize. Baking soda works just fine. Then if you want to sand them or what ever, have at it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernforge Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I recommend Fastenal.com. Simple just have them ship unplated fasteners of your choice to your location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avadon Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 How well does blued/black oxide hold up outside? In my experience they are rust catchers. Haven't tried the wax technique, that may be better. I think a lot of outdoor fasteners matching iron work is just either left to natural rust or painted over. Depending on where you live a lot of rust will just cover the surface and go no further. Of course in my experience, by the ocean or other acidic areas that rust just seems to get more and more corrosive as it takes effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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