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Brubaker · 12-22-2021, 10:56 AM

I'm having handles for an early '31 plated nickel-butler finish. Plater noted it as nickel-brushed. I'm assuming (hoping) we are both talking about the same thing(?). 'Chrome brushed butler' also mentioned as an option. My understanding is the butler refers mostly to the dull appearance when the process is completed. Difficulty visualizing the chrome brushed butler.

Dennis Pereira · 12-22-2021, 11:14 AM

The brushed finish has small lines/ scratches? like you see with stainless on facets .

Big hammer · 12-22-2021, 03:31 PM

It sounds like your plater knows what he is doing!

Dave in Petaluma · 12-22-2021, 09:05 PM

Brubaker, where did you find a plater in NorCal? I thought they had all fled the state.

Brubaker · 12-22-2021, 09:42 PM

The absence of 'butler' terminology from the plater made me stop and think. Too much invested to make a mistake at this point. Plater is on top of it (thanks for the reply Big Hammer).
Not sure on the plating shop(Dave in Petaluma). My pot metal guy in Vacaville (James, although he actually goes by Brian) dropped them off at a shop he uses all the time. I'll find out which shop and post. Funny, I was X-mas shopping in Petaluma earlier this evening. Small world!

Bruce

Oldbluoval · 12-22-2021, 10:43 PM

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To me, butler looks like it’s been rubbed down with scotchbrite

12-22-2021, 10:56 AM	#1
Brubaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 765	plating finishes: interior handles I'm having handles for an early '31 plated nickel-butler finish. Plater noted it as nickel-brushed. I'm assuming (hoping) we are both talking about the same thing(?). 'Chrome brushed butler' also mentioned as an option. My understanding is the butler refers mostly to the dull appearance when the process is completed. Difficulty visualizing the chrome brushed butler.

12-22-2021, 11:14 AM	#2
Dennis Pereira Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgetown Divide Kelsey ca Posts: 868	Re: plating finishes: interior handles The brushed finish has small lines/ scratches? like you see with stainless on facets . __________________ Dennis in Kelsey ca

12-22-2021, 03:31 PM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,126	Re: plating finishes: interior handles It sounds like your plater knows what he is doing! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

12-22-2021, 09:05 PM	#4
Dave in Petaluma Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 61	Re: plating finishes: interior handles Brubaker, where did you find a plater in NorCal? I thought they had all fled the state.

12-22-2021, 09:42 PM	#5
Brubaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 765	Re: plating finishes: interior handles The absence of 'butler' terminology from the plater made me stop and think. Too much invested to make a mistake at this point. Plater is on top of it (thanks for the reply Big Hammer). Not sure on the plating shop(Dave in Petaluma). My pot metal guy in Vacaville (James, although he actually goes by Brian) dropped them off at a shop he uses all the time. I'll find out which shop and post. Funny, I was X-mas shopping in Petaluma earlier this evening. Small world! Bruce

12-22-2021, 10:43 PM	#6
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: plating finishes: interior handles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) To me, butler looks like it’s been rubbed down with scotchbrite

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