Big A
19th Sep 2014, 09:04 AM
First up, I did think about a search on this but couldn't think of the terms that would give meaningful results.
I have an opportunity to work in the Blacksmiths Shop at the local Heritage Village. It has a couple of working forges, anvils, post vices etc and a plethora of tools.
We need to "restore" some of these tools for a better display, rather than have them in a pile in the corner of the shed. I am aware that less is sometimes better in the restoration business so what is the minimalist approach to cleaning, say tongs, bottom tools and top tools, and putting a "finish" on them for racking up for a display?
Most of then have a coating of what appears to be a mixture of dust, rust and other corrosion, rather skin cancerous in appearance , which is not really attractive.
Options:
Oil up and leave as is.
Wire brush and put a "finish" on.
Pickle in vinegar, rinse and "finish".
Go across the road to the Tavern and have a beer?
There is/will be a set of using tools so they will acquire the natural patina.
Want photos? I will be back out there today to drive the fire engine or the Rugby, so I will get some.
Thanks,
Alister.
I have an opportunity to work in the Blacksmiths Shop at the local Heritage Village. It has a couple of working forges, anvils, post vices etc and a plethora of tools.
We need to "restore" some of these tools for a better display, rather than have them in a pile in the corner of the shed. I am aware that less is sometimes better in the restoration business so what is the minimalist approach to cleaning, say tongs, bottom tools and top tools, and putting a "finish" on them for racking up for a display?
Most of then have a coating of what appears to be a mixture of dust, rust and other corrosion, rather skin cancerous in appearance , which is not really attractive.
Options:
Oil up and leave as is.
Wire brush and put a "finish" on.
Pickle in vinegar, rinse and "finish".
Go across the road to the Tavern and have a beer?
There is/will be a set of using tools so they will acquire the natural patina.
Want photos? I will be back out there today to drive the fire engine or the Rugby, so I will get some.
Thanks,
Alister.