Help please - brass hardware for barrel top chest
CONGER - the Irish diaspora in Munich
>I am looking for SOLID brass hardware for a large (barrel top) blanket chest I am building... similar, but not identical, to the picture.
I would like to use loose handles (for example like http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp?page=40221&category=3,41427,41375&ccurrency=2&SID= )that will support a lot of weight (I estimate the chest will weigh a total of 150lbs full -- with 4 handles -- each handle should be capable of 'jerk' lifting 40lbs... that means STURDY).
I also need a suitable fastner (any type except those that protrude far from the front of the chest... and not a REAL danger to prying children -- ie. no spikes etc) - also in solid brass. The fastner should have a total length of about 6", with enough screw holes to keep it firmly in place. I had looked at these ( http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp?page=40906&category=3,41427&ccurrency=2&SID= ), but they look too small.
Any suggestions????????
I am using BRUSSO brass hinges and BRUSSO brass stays ( http://www.brusso.com/stays.html ). Sadly, I can not find what I am looking for in the right size & quality..........
Can you help please?
-g-
PS.... any hints from RL of LV?
Those URLs again:
http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp?page=40221&category=3,41427,41375&ccurrency=2&SID=
http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp?page=40906&category=3,41427&ccurrency=2&SID=