01-30-2016, 11:51 AM
I'm uncertain as to the appearance of those stanchions, Matt, but Detail Associates offer flat brass bar .010"x.018" (Part #2522), .010"x.030" (Part #2524) and .015"x.024" (Part #2526) one of which might be something with which to start.
For the handrails themselves, Tichy has phosphor bronze wire in various thicknesses. There are packages of 8" lengths which may be a bit short for one-piece railings, but they also offer similar sizes in 3' lengths - I'd guess that .015" (Part #1113) or .020" (Part #1114) would be most suitable.
The flat brass bar can be easily bent, but it seems to fatigue more readily than soft brass wire, so it's best to measure accurately and not have to re-bend it. The phosphor bronze wire bends easily, too, but it's much stronger than D.A.' s soft brass wire and solders well - it's fairly springy, although not as resilient as music wire, but the ease of soldering it is a big plus.
If you choose these materials, before bending any of it, grasp the full-length strip with pliers near one end and draw it through a folded-over piece of fine sandpaper a couple of times, then repeat with the pliers holding the opposite end. This removes the oxidation from the surface, making soldering a snap.
Wayne
For the handrails themselves, Tichy has phosphor bronze wire in various thicknesses. There are packages of 8" lengths which may be a bit short for one-piece railings, but they also offer similar sizes in 3' lengths - I'd guess that .015" (Part #1113) or .020" (Part #1114) would be most suitable.
The flat brass bar can be easily bent, but it seems to fatigue more readily than soft brass wire, so it's best to measure accurately and not have to re-bend it. The phosphor bronze wire bends easily, too, but it's much stronger than D.A.' s soft brass wire and solders well - it's fairly springy, although not as resilient as music wire, but the ease of soldering it is a big plus.
If you choose these materials, before bending any of it, grasp the full-length strip with pliers near one end and draw it through a folded-over piece of fine sandpaper a couple of times, then repeat with the pliers holding the opposite end. This removes the oxidation from the surface, making soldering a snap.
Wayne