What sort of plating on a Bridgeport?

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14 November 2015 at 08:17 #212128
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The zero-set dials on a Bridgeport have a really nice bright-yet-matte silver plating. I'm pretty sure the base metal of the dial is steel.

Does anyone know what type of plating it is?
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14 November 2015 at 08:34 #212132
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You are right the base is steel. They are "Satin Chromed" to give the nice non glare and long lasting finish.
14 November 2015 at 09:55 #212152
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Thanks Chris. Is it a regular plating, i.e. commonly available? Is it practical for home-workshop plating?
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What sort of plating on a Bridgeport?

What sort of plating on a Bridgeport?

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