Blog
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Dec 19, 2012
How to Polish your Bell
Firstly, wash your bells in warm soapy water. Use multiple ultra soft thin rags to gently buff back to polished state, remembering to be gentle as the thin coat of lacquer acts as a shield for the brass. If the shield is broken you may need to polish more vigorously to get your bell back to your desired state & finish with a new lacquer coat to seal your hard work. Remember not to have any finger prints or streaks visible before starting this final process. Polish with multiple light circular strokes to help preserve the life of your bell. I have found a Ultra soft buffing ball on the power drill to be most effective...
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Nov 22, 2012
Customised First Grade Ships Bell 8"
Today we delivered a chrome plated first grade bell for our customer in Perth. This customer requested a first grade bell in chrome (which was initially brass), complete with customised engraving. We arranged for the chrome plating once the bell was engraved. We are delighted to say the end result was stunning & we have added another happy customer to our list!
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Nov 13, 2012
Engraved 7" Ships Bell for School
We are just about to pack & polish a custom order for a School located in N.S.W. Here is the newly finished 7" standard ships bell (SB7)
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Oct 01, 2012
Measuring a Bell size.
A Bell is typically measured by the diameter. The same goes for our Ships Bells. (see diagram)