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What material for rustproof 3" dia. disc to cover old key hole?




July 2, 2008

3" diam. disc needed to cover old key hole in a gate ON the Atlantic Ocean coast.

What material should I use so that it won't rust?

thanks.

Sylvia Jacobs
condo manager - Miami Beach, Florida


July 6, 2008

Hi, Sylvia. Type 316 stainless steel would be ideal. But what is the gate made of? Whu not make it of that?

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Sylvia,

I would suggest stainless steel as being the simplist and probably the easiest to locate. Have you considered using plastic i.e. PVC

Gene Packman
process supplier - Great Neck, New York
July 5, 2008


Ideally, you say I can use 316 stainless steel. Here is a picture of what I speak...the knob on this gate is aluminum.

49206

what are my chances of using the disc of aluminum.......

where would I find a 3" disc in 316 stainless steel? I intend to have the letter G engraved on it. (I need two discs.) thanks so much for working with me on this....

Sylvia Jacobs
condo manager - Miami Beach, Florida
July 10, 2008




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