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	<title>the Fine Architectural Hardware Blog &#187; Finishes</title>
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		<title>window hardware restoration &#124; burnished nickel</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/12/15/window-hardware-restoration-burnished-nickel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The captioned window hardware here is finished in burnished nickel.  We provide all new slotted fasteners (finished to match).  This hardware is part of an apartment restoration in Chicago, Illinois.
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		<title>polished nickel medicine cabinets</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/08/11/polished-nickel-medicine-cabinets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These medicine cabinets were fabricated by our shop for a project in Chicago.  The design conceals all screws, seems and exposed hardware.  The nickel finish is unsurpased on the solid brass frames fabricated in our shop.  The captioned cabinet is almost 4 feet tall and weighs approximatly 100 lbs.
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		<title>bower-barf historic finish</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/07/10/bower-barf-historic-finish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bower-Barf is a black rust-resisting finish applied to steel and iron only and is not applicable to non-ferrous metals.? It is named after two men, Mr. Bower and Mr. Barff, who originally developed the process.
?Iron or steel items to be finished are heated in special furnaces to approximately 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, at which temperature they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>historic finishes introduction</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/07/08/historic-finishes-introduction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This hardware is for a historic building in Chicago we are restoring all the hardware on.? The finish is Bower-Barf &#8212; we are in the process?developing a historic finishes resource to assist homeowners, designers?and architects with determination and the historical process of plating and finishing.?
Much of these finishes cannot be done today because of environmental [...]]]></description>
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		<title>old brass &#124; active privacy</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/07/03/old-brass-active-privacy/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/07/03/old-brass-active-privacy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These knobs are installed as an active privacy on a pair of doors using our automatic transom bolt in a previous entry.? Always remember to allow for egress (entry to a room from the outside) especially if you have small children running around.
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		<title>pocket door flush pulls</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/06/25/pocket-door-flush-pulls/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a great example of using the new with the old.? These mirrored pocket doors are a part of a local hardware installation.? The flush pulls are actually about 90 years old and being used with new edge pulls.? Hopefully we will see some more photos from this project soon.
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		<title>silver corona hinge finials</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/05/24/silver-corona-hinge-finials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 18:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some finials for our 4&#8243; butt hinges that we have finished in silver.? These are then waxed prior to completion.
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		<title>art deco front entry &#124; nickel plated</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/05/14/art-deco-front-entry-nickel-plated/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/05/14/art-deco-front-entry-nickel-plated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 13:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[?This art deco entry set is part of a project we just finished for a local Chicago home.? The finish is a distressed nickel finish that is left un-coated to naturally patina and change with use.?
If you think you are going to use a custom finish always be certain to ask for a production sample [...]]]></description>
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		<title>cremone bolt &#124; polished nickel finish</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/04/10/cremone-bolt-polished-nickel-finish/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/04/10/cremone-bolt-polished-nickel-finish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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Here are a couple photos of our cremone bolts with the?westmoreland knob in polished nickel.? These were installed as a piece of an overall hardware package on a project in Highland Park, Illinois.? These cremones can be finished by our shop in any finish and many knob selections are also available.
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		<title>deming flush pulls &#124; cast bronze</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/04/03/deming-flush-pulls-cast-bronze/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/04/03/deming-flush-pulls-cast-bronze/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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These are the raw castings of pocket door hardware we are making for a Chicago project.  They will be finished in a soft &#8216;butler&#8217; bronze and hand waxed.
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		<title>silver plated offset pivot hinges</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/03/28/silver-plated-offset-pivot-hinges/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/03/28/silver-plated-offset-pivot-hinges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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These solid brass offset pivots were finished in satin silver for our client in New Jersey.? They also have a clear coat that will aid in the prevention of tarnish.
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		<title>old brass &amp; wax &#124; custom hardware</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/03/26/old-brass-wax-custom-hardware/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/03/26/old-brass-wax-custom-hardware/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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The captioned photos here are of an installation in New York, our finish is an old brass with wax.? Most of the hardware was original and the balance was made for the remodel/addition.
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		<title>shower door pulls</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/03/18/shower-door-pulls/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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These are some custom shower door pulls prepared for a local client.? They are finished in polished nickel.? We offer most of our pulls in a glass door mount set-up.
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		<title>olive knuckle hinges</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/02/26/olive-knuckle-hinges/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/02/26/olive-knuckle-hinges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[???? ?
Sometimes a new hinge just isn&#8217;t made like the old one &#8211; take a look at this situation the new hinges are on the left and the old hinges are on the right.? Take note on how the new deltana hinge has actually pulled and bent from its&#8217; lower leaf.? The old rixon hinge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>custom oil rubbed bronze pulls</title>
		<link>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/02/08/custom-oil-rubbed-bronze-pulls/</link>
		<comments>http://albarwilmette.net/2008/02/08/custom-oil-rubbed-bronze-pulls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gbettenhausen</dc:creator>
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The captioned hardware was made for a project in Chicago, Illinois.? These pulls were fabricated in solid brass and then finished in oil rubbed bronze.
The inspiration piece was sand cast in one piece.? The hardware captioned was fabricated using CNC equipment and each pull contains 7 pieces &#8211; giving it the detail and crisp nature [...]]]></description>
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