[CAUT] nickel ferrules and casters

[Barbara Richmond]

Ah, the plot thickens.

Sorry, I don't know anyone who duplicates these things, though it seems like there must be someone out there.

Yes, I've had casters replated and still function.  I'll be home part of the day on Wednesday and if you haven't gotten any good suggestions by then, I can call a rebuilder friend of mine and pose the question to him.  I know he's had a lot of stuff replated, perhaps he's had stuff duplicated as well.

Barbara Richmond

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tim Geinert 
  To: College and University Technicians 
  Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 6:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [CAUT] nickel ferrules and casters


  One of the ferrules was broken and someone welded it (years ago).  It is seriously deformed, caster welded to it, etc., and needs to be replaced.  I have someone to whom I send replating jobs, but am looking for ideas about where to look for replacements.  Also, have you had the caster itself replated, Barbara?  Do all the swivel and rolling functions work ok after?

  Tim G
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Barbara Richmond 
    To: College and University Technicians 
    Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 6:22 PM
    Subject: Re: [CAUT] nickel ferrules and casters


    I've taken casters, hinges, etc., in and had them replated.  Look under <plating> in the yellow pages--or check with colleagues for suggestions for shops that do this kind of work.  If the ferrules and casters are in good enough shape, it's nice to have them replated because...they fit!

    Good luck.

    Barbara Richmond, RPT
    near Peoria, IL
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Tim Geinert 
      To: College and University Technicians 
      Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 5:48 PM
      Subject: [CAUT] nickel ferrules and casters


      There is a M&H AA in the shop for refinishing, and it needs new leg ferrules and casters in nickel.  Does anyone have any suggestions for finding nickel plated parts?  All I can find in the supply catalogues is brass, and even they are not exactly the right size.  I have toyed with the idea of getting those and having them nckel plated.  

      Thanks.

      TimG
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