cast iron hinges

[jacob]

Just bought a box of 4" cast iron butts - very expensive. Disappointed to find that they aren't the real thing but sort of antique effect cast iron. i.e. they are cast iron but are crude and badly made. Is it no longer possible to get the genuine article? Proper CI hinges were precisely made, easy to fit and lasted many times longer than any alternative. Seems that everything nowadays is just fake crap.

cheers

Jacob

[BigWallop]

I didn't know they could even produce proper cast iron now'a'days. Progress, eh? :-(

[biff]

Oh no, it is still made. By Kirkpatrick of Wallsall:

cheap but they still make the real thing - whiteheart malleable cast iron. It is far stronger than ordinary cast. Read about it on Kirkpatrick's website. They dont sell small quantities but there are a number of firms who stock their products. I get them from Architectural Ironmogery of Ross-on-Wye: have always provided a prompt, efficient and helpful service.

[Chris Bacon]

[Andy Dingley]

Try the Ross-on-Wye people, they have them.