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Big Al · 10-01-2010, 12:04 PM

Hi,
yes there are several kinds of stainless steel. Each has been formulated for a specific use. We want stainless steel mostly for cosmetic purposes. The best stainless for our use is grade 303. The problem is how do we know which is which when it is not marked. I found a simple method and it is to carry a small magnet with you when you go to the hardware store. Simply check the piece you want with the magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it is not the type of stainless you want. You want a stainless that is high in chrome, and less steel. This works for me!

Big al.

10-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#17
Big Al Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 81	Re: Stainless steel(rusty) Hi, yes there are several kinds of stainless steel. Each has been formulated for a specific use. We want stainless steel mostly for cosmetic purposes. The best stainless for our use is grade 303. The problem is how do we know which is which when it is not marked. I found a simple method and it is to carry a small magnet with you when you go to the hardware store. Simply check the piece you want with the magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it is not the type of stainless you want. You want a stainless that is high in chrome, and less steel. This works for me! Big al.