Re: Substitutes for Authentic Materials
By Bob Conant
In our area we can get a 3/4-inch thick solid core birch panel which is much more stable (and more expensive) than plywood. It has a birch layer on both sides which finishes very well, and a solid material like very fine particle board in-between. It is a very fine material and can be used for cabinetry. I'm quite sure it is called something like solid core birch paneling. Check with a good lumber yard.
Re: nickel-plated slot-head screws. Check with the antique automobile restoration sources. Nickel was commonly used until about 1930 even on such as Model A Fords. The biggest problem might be a somewhat limited number of sizes available, although they did use both machine screws and wood screws. (Many car bodies were of wood framed construction.) In restoring Model A's it is not uncommon to substitute stainless steel for nickel-plated fasteners as polished stainless has more of a yellowish cast like nickel, than bluish like chrome.
I wish I could give you some addresses but I am stuck in Florida for the winter and do not have my car restoration resources available. But find an old car nut and he will steer you to some of the restoration supply houses for cars. Hope this helps.
Bob Conant
Endicott, NY
(Temporarily hiding out in Ft. Myers, FL) |
(Message sent Sun 5 Jan 1997, 02:27:58 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.) |
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