I had this drain strain for a while and am gonna use it for my coal grate in my forge. I am only concerned because I know some drains are chrome, and others are stainless. Can someone tell me which it is?

  Thanks

Greetings F C,

Way to thin.  Won't last long.  Back to the drawing board.. 

Forge on and make beautiful things

Jim

If it's stainless it probably is not magnetic, but Jim is right.

ok thanks,

  i will go get some bolts and make a grate out of them like what Glenn did.

I've seen some drain grates that are chrome plated brass. - not for forge use.

speaking of brass, I saw a video of a guy on youtube and is a member here who casted a brass hammer head. I want to do this because i need a hammer that i can use for punches and chisels etc. My only concern is heating the brass. Is there a way I can prevent poisoning?

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why cant you use a steel hammer with your punches

if your only concern is heating up the metal you are not ready to do any casting

Have you got $1000 to spend on PPE?

how much experience do you have of casting?

do you have the correct type of crucible?

why cant you use a steel hammer with your punches

if your only concern is heating up the metal you are not ready to do any casting

Have you got $1000 to spend on PPE?

how much experience do you have of casting?

do you have the correct type of crucible?

All good points.  Actually I use a stone mason's hammer.  They are intended for striking Hardened steel tools.  They have a short handle and a heavy square head.