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Treating Iron wrought stand


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huh... better off wrapping it in cling foil... if you really wanna warp it in something, at least that's more airtight...

Soln 1: Get it coated in several layers of paint

Soln 2: Get a new stand (non-metal or proper metal)

Soln 3: Get a new hobby.. :lol:

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huh... better off wrapping it in cling foil... if you really wanna warp it in something, at least that's more airtight...

Soln 1: Get it coated in several layers of paint

Soln 2: Get a new stand (non-metal or proper metal)

Soln 3: Get a new hobby.. :lol:

solution 2 will be a better choice..... cos once iron stand to rust.... it is very difficult to treat...

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Not too good, because there may be small air gaps within. And worse still, if you happen to spill some salt water, these gaps actually will create a capilliary effect and suck the water within. Instead of keep salt water off the stand, it is actually retained in these gaps. To make matter worse, these small water reservoirs difficult to evaporate due to the small air contact surface area.

I am curious to find out is there a way to use metal stand for marine setup and protect them from rust... AT has mentioned that wood may rot too and personally I do think that metal is stronger. I was wondering if it is possible to have those rubber/plastic sponge materials that is used in the handles of gym equipment to coat the metal.

Anyone knows?

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Just epoxy coat your metal, after the anti-rust primer, after several layers of paint. You'll have a nice water-proof metal surface.. provided you don't scratch through the layers.

If it was true that metal stands will collapse with a bit of rust... take a look at construction sites where the metal framework is in place... do you think they treat it that well completely before they put concrete around it?

Do you see the number of rusting ships still floating out at sea? ;)

Metal will only become structurally weak if a substantial amount of metal has been CORRODED THROUGH (ie. HOLES) in the metal at critical joints before they become unstable.

Poor quality wood, on the other hand, may splinter if the wood becomes wet and dried up again, causing expansion of the 'pores' and with enough sidewards pressure (try rocking a wooden stand), may disintegrate at the joints.

Never never use fibreboard as a stand.

Only use Chengai wood, its oily in nature and therefore water-resistent to a high degree and very dense.

My 2 cents.

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true... unless the metal is SERIOUSLY corroded, it'll stand

But also depends where it corrodes, if some important joints corrode first, might have more problems...

Actually wood isn't too bad but like metal it needs to be protected, preservatives, laquer, etc.... hey there were wooden boats weren't there??

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