Fireplace Tool Sets
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Wrought Iron - Is refined metallic iron with 1 to 3 percent of siliceous slag making it malleable yet
tough. Today fireplace tools that are made of wrought iron are cold stamped and twisted on
machines. Some of the more expensive wrought iron tool sets are still hand forged over hot coals
offering more detailed workings. The standard finish is flat black, wrought iron fire tools are
available in a few designer colors like pewter and bronze. Natural iron is grayish in color but can
vary depending on the composite of iron and slag.
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Solid Brass - Is a heavy weight fireplace tool set. Brass has a natural resistance to tarnish but the
are also coated to keep the finish. Brass is popular because of its yellow color resembles gold.
The finish on solid brass will tend to be dull were a plated brass is more of a shinny polished brass.
Antique brass is more of a brownish color.
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Plated Fireplace Tool Sets - Are very popular offering a wide range of finishes. Many sets are
triple plated giving the finish extra protection and longevity. The price is significantly less than solid
brass. Plated finishes of polished brass, antique brass, pewter, nickel and copper will be very
shinny.
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Painted Tool Sets - High temperature paints allow a wide variety of finishes. The paint is very
durable colors from black, bronze, copper, pewter, nickel, and antique gold (Gold sponged over
black).
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Wood Stove Tool Sets - Smaller fire tools designed for working in tight areas like the fire box of
a wood stove.
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