JeffB
: : A question for the pros:: These days solid wood is a misnomer unless you go to a specialty manufacturer and buy : one of cypress, teak or mahagony or oak which : will withstand moisture (big bucks) with real : brass hingers. The wood seats commonly seen : are chipboard, or pressed sawdust which is : painted. A heavy grade solid plastic in the : $50.00 range will last a long time because : of the color going all the way through and the hinges being an integral part of the seat. This is for residental seats. Commercial seats in solid plastic are even : heavier. Hope this Helps RODHey rod I would have honestly expected more details from you my mentor. Did you bother to explain how to test for REAL BRASS as opposed to brass plated? Did we bother to enlighten him on the Various types of resins used and the heat treating methods? How about the round front seat as opposed to the enlongated and both types of open front seats? Rod we could discuss seats and their manufacturer for hours. The new seats and how the tensile strenth is so much stronger to the old counter parts. Amazing stuff about seats and their manufacturer. How the bolts are taken for granted yet on the better made seats conform to Federal specifications and how seats are made for ships,and other means of transporation also differ as to weight and flamibility as PER FCC and ICC and Bureau of shipping as per Coast Guard/Navy specifications. The history of seats is also something that needs to be addressed. Like the Gold seats of the kings or the Marble seats and the hot seat. Have a great one.
