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   Jamie_Buxton | Dec 30, 2007 04:01am | #1

   You can buy piano hinges made from stainless steel.   Rockler and McMaster-Carr sell them, and probably most boating-supply places do too. 

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   kreuzie | Dec 30, 2007 04:58am | #2

   Check hardwaresource.com. I got some from them, and they were very reasonable. You can even get them undrilled, if you have some specific hole pattern

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   forestgirl | Dec 30, 2007 05:31am | #3

   Thanks, guys.  I'll try all of those sources, compare and contrast.  I'm seeing some aluminum hinges too.  I've had so-called stainless steel rust.  What are your thoughts on aluminum??forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   mrbird90 | Dec 30, 2007 06:33pm | #6

   I have some aluminum hinges on a copmpost bin in the yard, of course they haven't rusted but thay have become discolored with a white build up (probably some type of oxide). They don't look very nice but are functional and are exposed to rain, snow, etc. all year long.

    

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   teabags | Dec 30, 2007 11:34pm | #7

   hello . there are different grades of stainless steel over this side of the pond.

   316 grade should be o,k but 304 is for internal only.(  I think thats the right way round,the old brain is still suffering from turkey and alcohol excess)

     all the very best to you all for the new year.

                    regards teabag, 

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   saschafer | Dec 31, 2007 12:20am | #9

   Yes, that's the right way around. Type 304 has good corrosion resistance, and will generally be fine outdoors except near the ocean. Type 316 has even better corrosion resistance and will work just about anywhere except submerged in sea water. In either case, you may see a little rust over a long period of time, but it shouldn't be enough to compromise the integrity of the material.

   -Steve

    

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   forestgirl | Dec 31, 2007 02:55am | #11

   Thanks for the clarification.  I'm feeling a little better armed with information.  After the 1st, will venture out and see what I can find in this area!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   GaryW | Dec 30, 2007 05:36am | #4

   forestgirl, I'll bet you have a West Marine store near you. If so, you should find some in stainless or bronze.

   Gary W

   gwwoodworking.com

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   forestgirl | Dec 30, 2007 06:24pm | #5

   Gary, thanks!  I'll hit the Yellow Pages.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   Steinmetz | Dec 31, 2007 12:08am | #8

   Jamie, Look for hot dipped, or zinc plated hinges The ammonia fumes will eat up brass plated and aluminum hdwe. ED

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   forestgirl | Dec 31, 2007 02:54am | #10

   What ammonia fumes?  This isn't in a stall, it's a grooming stand and occasional washrack.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   Steinmetz | Dec 31, 2007 06:08am | #12

   The horses have diapers? . Lots of fumes around live stock (dogs/cats/etc.) Stein

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   forestgirl | Dec 31, 2007 07:09am | #13

   Yes, there would be strong ammonia smell in a stall, especially if the horse is one of those aggravating ones that never goes pee outside when s/he can get inside an christen the fluffy shavings on the floor.  But in a grooming shed or washrack the horse is only there for short periods of time, and most of them will cross their legs for awhile before urinating on a cement floor, what with all the splashing and such.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

   Edited 12/30/2007 11:09 pm by forestgirl

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   Steinmetz | Dec 31, 2007 07:32pm | #16

   Gurl, do the mares put the seat down?Speaking of crossed legs, my dear wife resorted to that practice, when her 'Rhythm' method failed her many times.
   Stein

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   Don01 | Dec 31, 2007 08:41am | #14

   Try
   http://www.guden.com/display-s3_.asp or
   http://mooreindhardware.thomasnet.com/viewitems/hinges-continuous-hinges/continuous-hinges-316-stainless-steel?&forward=1&cov=NA&heading=&tgid=109752&tinid=&appid=124

   Go for 316 if it fits your budget, 304 second. These 2 are non magnetic and do not rust. Confirm the grade with your supplier. This will be a one time purchase for you.
   Stay away from the 18- series often found in pots, pans and cutlery.

   Don

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   forestgirl | Dec 31, 2007 06:26pm | #15

   Thanks, Dan, I'm checking them out now.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   Quickstep | Dec 31, 2007 11:50pm | #17

   FG,

   Here's another source. I've found this place to sell high quality stuff, but for these kind of dollars, I would still check the grade. Whenever you combine the words "stainless steel" and "marine", it's probably wise to take someone to revive you after learning the price :)

   http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=1220&familyName=Piano+Hinges+-+Stainless+Steel