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Posted by David Billington on April 17, 2008, 4:48 pm
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Jon wrote:
> I haven't heard of any thefts from our local cemeteries, although I could
> see it happening.
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> I was curious about a real-world application of solid surface material
> outdoors.
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I helped a guy make a gnomon for a sundial out of 1" bronze plate, it
cut and machined beautifully but I couldn't tell you what the alloy was.
He purchased it from a local supplier at some cost, it was probably a
standard alloy, I could inquire what it would be if asked to. It was
fastened into the stone sundial base using adhesive and studs into the
back of the piece. I provided him with some chemicals such as ammonia
and hydrochloric acid which allowed him to get a patina on it that he
liked before it was placed. It was for a y2k monument locally,
unfortunately so local sods tipped it over and damaged it and the local
council didn't have it insured. It still sits in his yard AFAIK as the
council haven't payed to have it repaired. The gnomon while it took a
knock was little damaged and the studs held fast in the stonework even
though bent.
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>>> I've been asked to make a memorial plaque for a gravesite.
>>> Will lie on the ground, anchored by a pair of vases.
>>> Customer is thinking like 1/2 x 12 x 48" plate
>>>
>>> I'll be engraving a lengthy message on it.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any ideas as to material?
>>>
>>> I'd like to avoid stainless steel.
>>>
>>> is there anything in the bronze family that has good machinability?
>>>
>>> Thoughts?
>>>
>> Anything of value will be stolen before long. Stainless will probably
>> be left alone.
>>
>> Paul
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> Will lie on the ground, anchored by a pair of vases.
> Customer is thinking like 1/2 x 12 x 48" plate
>
> I'll be engraving a lengthy message on it.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas as to material?
>
> I'd like to avoid stainless steel.
>
> is there anything in the bronze family that has good machinability?
>
> Thoughts?