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What is a sentence with the word brass in it?
The workmen are brassing the elevator doors to make the metal look shiny and clean .
Where did the phrase brass balls come from?
Most likely, it is simply a humorous alliteration or possibly a short-hand reference to the "brass monkey" phrase. Snopes (see link) has something to say about brass monkey if you'd care to look.
What does get down to brass tacks mean?
Brass tacks are what you see when you take the upholstery off furniture - the wood is traditionally held together by that kind of fastener. "Getting down to brass tacks" means stripping away anything not essential.
What does police his brass mean?
When you fire most guns, the gun will eject the brass cartridge the holds the bullet, gun powder, and primer. The firing pin of the gun hits the primer at the base of the cartridge, which ignites the gun powder and fires the bullet. As the explosion occurs and the bullet leaves the barrel of gun, the mechanism of the gun uses the explosion's energy to eject the now empty brass cartridge.'Policing the brass' means to pick up the spent cartridges after your done firing.
What do the initials BC mean on your ring?
Before Christ
What is a ball door knob made of, especially when described as "polished brass"?
A ball door knob described as "polished brass" is typically made of brass, a metal alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc. The term "polished brass" refers to the finish of the door knob, indicating that the surface has been meticulously polished to achieve a smooth and shiny appearance. infinitydecor.co.uk/product/ball-door-knob-polished-brass/
Is polished brass the same color as polished crome?
No, polished brass is golden coloured. A deep golden if slightly tarnished, or almost white gold if well polished. While polished chrome is silver coloured, almost mirror-like.
Is polished crome the same color as polished brass?
No, polished brass is golden coloured. A deep golden if slightly tarnished, or almost white gold if well polished. While polished chrome is silver coloured, almost mirror-like.
What are some uses for polished brass?
Polished brass can be used for: Kitchen and bathroom taps, and door handles, knobs, light switch, brass knuckle ring, belt buckles, Zippo lighter, coat hanger, drain.
What colour is brass when highly polished?
New or polished brass is a metal alloy, and the color varies from a light, bright "yellowish" to a moderately dark "reddish" color, depending on the ratio of elements in the alloy. Generally, the more copper the darker and more reddish the appearance. As brass is allowed to weather (be exposed to oxygen, moisture and atmospheric gases) it changes colour to a deeper brown. This coloured coating is called a patina. It may be added artificially to brass or bronze items by coating them with chemical mixtures.
To operate the BALL DOOR KNOB in Polished Brass, simply grasp the knob and turn it clockwise to unlock or open the door. To lock or close the door, turn the knob counterclockwise. infinitydecor.co.uk/product/ball-door-knob-polished-brass?
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Is brass shiny?
Brass is shiny under certain conditions. If the brass is polished or cleaned the right way it will result in a shiny appearance.
What is gilt brass?
Quite simply, brass that has a gold wash over it. Vermiel = gold over silver.....Ormolu = gold over bronze....dore = gold over brass. Commonly this was used on drawer pulls, brass feet, and many other metal accents on furniture, mostly so that the brass would not have to be polished...the gold always stayed bright and shiney. This is also a common technique on costume jewelry...thus the brass will not turn green when it touches your skin....until the gold is worn off, or polished off. A very common mistake...gilt surfaces should not be polished....mild soap and water does all the cleaning required...anything more harsh or abrasive only removes the gilt finish.
Can vintage trumpets be refinished or polished?
Yes, they can be stripped clean and then polished (raw brass), or a new coat of lacquer or other finish can be applied.
What is another word for lustrous?
SHINY..like lustrous metal e.g. well polished brass
Most chemical cleaners leave yellow brass looking raw. What chemical can be used to bring out the yellow in yellow brass so it has that beautiful polished look?
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Did people have mirrors in the medieval times?
Yes they did have mirrors but they were just polished metal plates. These plates were usually brass.
