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<DIV><SPAN class=572493508-10022006>We were supplied with a load of RHS when we
were doing the job at Easton on the Hill. They had persuaded Corby steel works
to donate it. What they delivered was sufficient for about 6 bellframes -
quantity hadn't been specified! It was all 12mm thick stuff and more robust than
what we would have used. Several projects benefited from this
stock.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=572493508-10022006>Naturally it was galvanised inside and out
and I can't see it rusting away any time soon. Having been sceptical about its
use prior to this we are now sold on the idea and have used RHS on a number of
subsequent occasions.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=572493508-10022006>I'm with Matthew on this one.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=572493508-10022006>Andrew</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 08/02/2006 20:37:07 GMT Standard Time,
davidbryant@STO3AREgSK1fJ71-n45RtY7GUMf3UWEvFZPkMfoHxIJxVZRiSTohEyIsPEdjsMf0wwBoHwHiyW7OBgy2CMXt0wk.yahoo.invalid writes:</DIV>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"><FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>Are there many frames of
tubular steel? Most of those I've seen have <BR>been made predominantly of
channel. RHS is common for headstocks - I'm <BR>not a fan!</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>There are a few
frames of tubular steel, I am pretty sure that Taylors designed one a while ago.
It was built by a firm who specialised in the use of tubular steel - free of
charge from memory. I am sure ADH will be able to confirm
this.</FONT></DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"
face=Arial></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>Some modern H
section framesides are also made of RHS (we are installing one shortly
at Preston by Weymouth - the lower tier is H's). All box section has to be
appropriately drilled for the galvanizing process - so that it is
galvanized on the inside surfaces too.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>Is there really any
evidence that steel headstocks are more likely to fail due to fatigue? My
personal view is that a headstock of galvanized RHS</FONT><FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial> which has been either
powder coated or primed and painted, is belt and braces above a cast iron stock
from a corrosion point of view.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>There are heaps of
steel headstocks from the early 20th Century that are still doing good service,
and in much better condition than some cast iron ones that I have
seen.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>I suppose that it
mainly comes down to looks, cast iron looking much more stylish than RHS - a bit
of a Rolls Royce vs Ford Escort scenario - they both do the same job, but one
looks more stylish and costs a lot more! </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>RHS is more robust
than grey cast iron - I have lost count of the number of stay sockets I have
seen cracked or broken out, caused by improper fitting of replacement
stays..............."Oh one bolt will be enough Jim - we had better get a move
on, practice starts in 10 mins" and all that............</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>The steel corrosion
at Rosscarbery is the most extensive that I have ever seen - I have kept
some bits as souvenirs! However it was only extensive where it was in
direct line with the sea air (near the windows), or in contact with the tower
walls.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>The slating of RHS
on this list is undeserved, I have seen no compelling evidence (as yet) to
convince me otherwise.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>Nuff from
me!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial>Matthew (Who drives
an Escort Van and supplies both RHS and Cast iron headstocks
;-)<BR></DIV></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 face=Arial PTSIZE="10" FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Matthew Higby &
Co Ltd,<BR>Church Bell Engineers.<BR>Jasmine Cottage,<BR>The
Street,<BR>Chilcompton,<BR>Bath,<BR>BA3 4HN.</FONT></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>