pot metal


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cast iron used for making cooking wares

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an alloy of copper and lead used especially for making large pots

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The pot metal you refer to is probably a zinc alloy.
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In older airplanes, locks are made of inexpensive pot metal and with a limited number of tumbler combinations, they're both easily pickable and openable by hundreds of keys floating around in the world at large.
Medeco locks: cheap security: for $100 or so, they make an aircraft door all but pick-proof. They're easy and quick to install, but keys have to be special ordered
As a last resort, buy a nut splitter if the nut seizes up completely, as corroded "pot metal" ones often do, you'll have to use a nut splitter to break it off (photo left).
Foolproof faucet installation: pro tricks to help you avoid those frustrating snags that aren't covered in the directions
The promotional car models were distributed by car dealers during the 1950s and '60s; in Don's collection are examples made of heavy plastic, pot metal and die-cast iron.
Dedicated toy man: Illinois collector celebrates family tie to International Harvester brand
The longer sight radius was a little more difficult to hold steady since it emphasized your tiniest movement, but also forced you to concentrate on your sights and stay in the "zone." There have been many copies of the great Bo-Mar constructed from aluminum, castings, pot metal and MIM, but none ever matched the quality, precision and function of the great Bo-Mar BMCS (Bo-Mar Competition Sight) adjustable rear sight.
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