orchids & lilies in situ

Giusseppe - Friday, March 21, 2008 - 1:23pm

Here is a typical opening for the panels

preventing rust on forged stainless steel

visitor - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 2:42am

Giusseppe,
I've had difficulty with a couple of my non-forged seaside stainless railings flecking with rust (even after polishing with new scotchbrite discs a couple of times).
Must I use 316 all the time for this environment ?
And if there are forged stainless pieces,what's the protocol to keep rust from occurring. I am doing a final heat on each piece to dull red and water quenching,and this helped considerably ,but is there more I can do ?

thank you ahead of time...
Stephen Fitz-Gerald
www.sfitzgeraldfineart.com

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electropolish every time

Giusseppe - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 12:40pm

You really need to electropolish ....particularly near the sea .....this gets rid of ferrous and ferric impurities and prepares the surface for better weathering

304 or 316 are fine.

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Oh God! I wish I was there....

SteelyJan - Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:16am

This image just popped up in the random images and I just have to say: What a gorgeous piece in an amazing setting. I would love to be there with a large cocktail in my hand leaning over the railing looking at the scenery!!!Sigh! SteelyJan

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