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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
silver the same i think

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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silver the same i think

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Platinum is what you want
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
How about brass?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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How about brass?


Good idea Jimbo! But no plating
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aye, brass is best
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James wrote:
How about brass?


Good idea Jimbo! But no plating


Nah - too common, but cast iron? Now that would be OK
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Roly Williams wrote:
Mamodman123 wrote:
James wrote:
How about brass?


Good idea Jimbo! But no plating


Nah - too common, but cast iron? Now that would be OK


Cast iron? Don't drop it
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