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Posted: Tue Dec 3rd, 2019 05:16 am

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Nathan Britt
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Not trying to open a can of worms, but what are your views on stripping original nickle plating from brass hardware such as screws, knobs, arms, ect. especially on chrome or aluminum bladed fans? Would that be a wicked fan crime? Personally I would preserve any nickeled parts I come across.

Last edited on Tue Dec 3rd, 2019 02:51 pm by Nathan Britt

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Posted: Tue Dec 3rd, 2019 06:03 am

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Russ Huber
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Nathan Britt wrote: Not trying to open a can of worms, but what are your views on using a buffing wheel with a cutting rouge to strip original damaged worn nickle plating from brass hardware such as plated brass oil cups, brush caps, thumb screws, hex nuts, screws, motor end bell caps

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Last edited on Tue Dec 3rd, 2019 06:05 am by Russ Huber

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