Gold plated eye bolts???

nib138 | Posted in General Discussion on November 27, 2006 08:34am

Hi,

I am building a baby cradle out of Padauk wood for my baby that is due in January. As much time I’ve put into it, I do not want to use stainless steel or zinc eye bolts that will be visible as it won’t look right with the Padauk. I’m searching for eye bolts that are of a gold, bronze, or copper coated/plated as I think it would look much better but can’t seem to find anyone who supplies anything of the sort.

If anyone might have any clues on where I might be able to find something along these lines, please let me know!!! I don’t want to settle on the drab look of stainless steel!

Thanks so much!

Chuck

Replies

nazard | Nov 27, 2006 09:15pm | #1
Chuck,

Your local hardware store should stock standard sizes in brass. If not, try McMaster or Rockler online. Congratulations on the upcoming arrival!

nib138 | Nov 27, 2006 09:34pm | #3
Wow, Thank you Nazard! I looked for hours online and could not find anything, looks like McMaster has what I need! My local hardware store and Lowe's carried nothing of the sort.

And thanks for the congrats. This will be girl #3 for me....time to cash in my chips as I don't want to try for a boy only to end up with a 4th girl!

LeeGrindinger | Nov 27, 2006 09:19pm | #2
Call a jeweler, a well equipped jeweler's shop can dip most metals into liquid gold. This would enable you to use a strong steel and still get the color you want.

Lee

Edited 11/27/2006 1:20 pm ET by LeeGrindinger
BilljustBill | Nov 28, 2006 04:35am | #4
This may seem a bit far, but buying stainless steel bolts and using an old 14kt. gold ring, some acid, and a battery charger will get you some electoplating going for your bolts..... In metal detecting, In public parks and playgrounds, I'll find a 10kt ring about 3 times a year and a 14kt gold ring once a year....

Bill

nib138 | Nov 28, 2006 05:08am | #5
Hi Bill,OK, Maybe I was asleep during an actual interesting session of science class many years ago, but I am unsure of how this procedure would work. Any chance you could either explain a little more or point me in a direction to find how to do this? Oddly enough I have an old 14K gold wedding band that my mom found many years ago and gave to me. Never knew what to do with it until your post!Thanks,
Chuck

BilljustBill | Nov 28, 2006 05:28am | #6
   Chuck,

    I began looking at this process for cleaning up old steel tools.

   Here's more of what you need.....

http://www.waynemetalprotection.com/Wmp4.html

    Google it for more home grown ideas. Be sure to wear protective glasses due to the splashing of the weak acid and post some pictures of your experience.

    Bill