Brass 385-Extruded Square Bar 1" square Retail Price

About 385|Architectural bronze (actually a leaded brass: 57% copper, 40% zinc, 3% lead). Don’t let the name fool you — this is a brass, not a true tin bronze. The lead gives it free-machining properties similar to C360. Its selling point is the warm, dark gold color and excellent weathering characteristics for exterior applications. Storefronts, door handles, window frames, and decorative panels are its sweet spot. Machines well and extrudes well. Compare to C360 (similar machinability, lighter color) and 280 Muntz metal (cheaper, no lead, harder to machine).

About Square Bar|Solid square stock used for keys, keystock, spacers, and parts with flat reference surfaces. It's easier to clamp in a vise than round bar when you need to mill features on multiple sides.