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Posted: 4/30/2012 9:13:08 AM EDT
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Is the weather strip from older windows a source of tin? I figured there would be someone here who would know. Thanks VRMN |
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Is the weather strip from older windows a source of tin? I figured there would be someone here who would know. Thanks VRMN Bronze (copper-tin alloy) melts around 1900 - 1950 °F. You would need a forge to get there, and then likely have separation problems. |
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Yard sale pewter can be a very inexpensive source of tin. If you only buy hallmarked pieces, you have very little risk. Here's a thread that shows what to look for:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=127929 |
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I wasnt very specific in my original post. I apologize for that. I have sources of/for tin, someone mentioned that the weatherstrip in old windows was tin and I wanted to clarify if this was true or not. Again, sorry about not being specific. VRMN No. Most old trim, depending on age of course, is stainless. |
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Quoted: This isnt stainless.Quoted: I wasnt very specific in my original post. I apologize for that. I have sources of/for tin, someone mentioned that the weatherstrip in old windows was tin and I wanted to clarify if this was true or not. Again, sorry about not being specific. VRMN No. Most old trim, depending on age of course, is stainless. |
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Quoted: Quoted: This isnt stainless.Quoted: I wasnt very specific in my original post. I apologize for that. I have sources of/for tin, someone mentioned that the weatherstrip in old windows was tin and I wanted to clarify if this was true or not. Again, sorry about not being specific. VRMN No. Most old trim, depending on age of course, is stainless. Can you post a pic? I have never heard of tin being used like this. I thought the old school method was to use putty. But I am no window expert. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: This isnt stainless.Quoted: I wasnt very specific in my original post. I apologize for that. I have sources of/for tin, someone mentioned that the weatherstrip in old windows was tin and I wanted to clarify if this was true or not. Again, sorry about not being specific. VRMN No. Most old trim, depending on age of course, is stainless. Can you post a pic? I have never heard of tin being used like this. I thought the old school method was to use putty. But I am no window expert. Yes, I wool get a picture or two. I ran a torch over it and it melted pretty quick also. Thanks!
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Quoted: That was my next plan.Quoted: Those don't look like any window seals I've ever seen. Add some to a little lead and see what happens. Probably the only way to tell. Mix up a small batch of lead and your mystery metal and see how it casts. We have many people here who are very knowledgable so I ask here first usually Thanks!!!!
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Those don't look like any window seals I've ever seen. Add some to a little lead and see what happens. Probably the only way to tell. Mix up a small batch of lead and your mystery metal and see how it casts. We have many people here who are very knowledgable so I ask here first usually Thanks!!!!
If it is tin it will make crackling noises from the tin crystals when it is bent. It is far more likely to be lead. Tine has always been a relatively expensive metal. |
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