DIY peddals question

[SAG]

I am building my own rudder pedals in laminated metal 3mm thick but i was wondeting....

 

Should i use stainless steel or iron??

 

Which would be more resistant?

 

Please answer considering that im on a tight budget and iron is cheaper.

 

Thanks!

 

S!

[soupdragon]

If your on a budget stick to it. Iron should be fine. Gotta be stronger than the plastic ones. After all what are you planning to do with them?

 

SD

[SAG]

If your on a budget stick to it. Iron should be fine. Gotta be stronger than the plastic ones. After all what are you planning to do with them?

 

SD

 

 

yeaah you might be right, im just a little sad because stainless steel i so pretty!! :D

[avlSteve]

Make an heirloom.  Stainless.

[Sokol1]

You will use laser cut pieces?

[reve_etrange]

Should i use stainless steel or iron??

 

Do you live near an ocean?

[SAG]

Do you live near an ocean?

 

no but humidity is high... 

[Yakdriver]

Stainless steel then, and apply the entire series of corrosion protection methods  - surface treatments, paint, rubber elements between different kinds of metals, careful choice of screws, pins and rods for as little variation as possible on the corrosion scale.
If you get the pieces laser-cut this tells me you want this to be done properly, something to last you a decade or two.

[SAG]

If you get the pieces laser-cut this tells me you want this to be done properly, something to last you a decade or two.

YES! Or three :D

 

Thanks for the suggestions

Edited November 13, 2014 by jsags

[Yakdriver]

Then consult with someone who not only knows how to weld and drill..., but with someone who has a clue of metallurgy and corrosion prevention.

[SAG]

here is what ive got so far.... :D

 

 

[[KWN]T-oddball]

here is what ive got so far.... :D

 

looks good