Rust free pins?

[Handy]

ok all you pin experts!!

I have a question - if you have to put pins into a frame job (dressmaker type pins) what are the best kind?

I've always heard that Nikel or Stainless Steel were the best because they won't rust - but was recently told that they DO rust because they sauter the heads on, and that Brass is better.

Does anyone know the truth of this?

thanks!

Handy

 

[Steph]

Hey handy...check out Wally's post....#2. I started using this comapany as a source thanks to him. Great product...better prices.


http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?t=23585&highlight=pins

nice seeing you around again too!

 

[Handy]

hey Steph! My friend!

I've been MIA for a little while. You know, sometimes life just bogs you down...

I'll check it out - thanks!

 

[Jim Miller]

Yes, the head of a pin is soldered onto the shaft, and stainless steel pins can rust at that point. Consider that when using pins, the joint of the head & shaft is the point in contact with the fabric.

I use nickel-plated brass pins because the nickel plating covers the solder, and it will not rust.

 

[Handy]

so threy are ok if they are nickel plated then? thank you!