Stainless Steel

Stainless can be an alternative to brass for smaller mounts.  Since it is also more rigid than brass, a smaller size of stainless used can be used than of brass. This may help in making the mount less obvious to the viewer.

However, being steel, it can still require specific metal working tools, and is also more difficult to form than brass.  Small pieces may be silver soldered, while larger pieces must be welded or mechanically fastened. Most types of stainless do not rust.