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Hey, Sorry. This message slipped through the net. Yeah, the Stainless is more like a kind of chrome finish, and the mild steal is darker/duller and will rust over time.Is there a difference between the mild and the stainless steel versions.? is the finish the same.?
Hey Danny. Did the five you ordered get to you eventually? Hope so (postage has been a nightmare). Yeah, they're still available. I have a few made up ready. Running low on materials though, so might need to order some more soon.are these still available?
Hey, Sorry. This message slipped through the net. Yeah, the Stainless is more like a kind of chrome finish, and the mild steal is darker/duller and will rust over time.
Hey Danny. Did the five you ordered get to you eventually? Hope so (postage has been a nightmare). Yeah, they're still available. I have a few made up ready. Running low on materials though, so might need to order some more soon.
Hey Danny. No problem. I've just ordered more steel rods, so I shouldn't be running out any time soon.I’m just curious, I have a few commissions who wish to upgrade to your rings. I’ll place a order this weekend
That's rusted up great! Can I ask which chemicals you used?As others have said, these steel versions will rust up quite nicely. This one was placed in a chemical bath for about 45 minutes:
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Also, if you don’t already have a pair of these chain-link pliers in your prop-building arsenal, you need to. Gone for me are the days of having to hack-off pieces of d-ring to attach them to my builds. These pliers will spread apart a d-ring (or tri-ring) and close it back up—without deformation—with ease.
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That's rusted up great! Can I ask which chemicals you used?
Gotta get myself some of those too! I've been opening mine up with two sets of pliers and then closing back up in the vice. It's a pain. I guess these just hold it open long enough to get on and then it springs back when you're done?
Thanks for that! That's great. Well I'm sold! It's like they were made for saber enthusiasts! Definitely on my shopping list. Cheers!Sure. It’s a simple bath of peroxide and salt. Place the tri-ring in a bowl and, in a well-ventilated area, spray it with a generous amount of peroxide and sprinkle salt over the top. I repeated this process for about 45 minutes until I had the finish I wanted.
The chain-link pliers work very simply.
One opens the ring using the front of the head....
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....and closes the ring using the rear of the head.
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PM Sent. Thanks.I'd like one of each please. How do I order?
As others have said, these steel versions will rust up quite nicely. This one was placed in a chemical bath for about 45 minutes:
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Also, if you don’t already have a pair of these chain-link pliers in your prop-building arsenal, you need to. Gone for me are the days of having to hack-off pieces of d-ring to attach them to my builds. These pliers will spread apart a d-ring (or tri-ring) and close it back up—without deformation—with ease.
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