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Re: Why I need (or thought I did) copper hardware . . .



Original poster: Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com 

Hi,
     Brass, or copper-plated brass is definitely preferred. The relatively 
low shear strength of copper makes it unsuitable for machine hardware and 
is usually for decorative use only. Just make sure you don't get 
brass-plated steel.

Matt D.