28th April 2015, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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Rust - Before and After
Hello,
After many days of work, I'd like to share the results of removing the rust from a Sikin that I acquired some time ago. I am attaching two pictures. One of the sword as it is today. The other is a "before" and "after" composite picture that shows a portion of the middle of the blade and fuller. I tried to line up the features and size in each of the pictures. Both are in color with outdoor diffuse light. l'll admit that my treatment of the blade was aggressive and some material was lost. However, the condition of the blade was so bad that I could hardly look at it. I used chemicals (dilute phosphoric acid), mechanical methods including a Dremel tool with a variety of 400 grit diamond tool ends and abrasive finishing attachments, and hand sanding with 320 grit and 400 grit paper, finishing with 5 micron down to 2 micron paper. A little light oil and that's it. Dave A. |
29th April 2015, 11:03 AM | #2 | |
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Good job, much more pleasing to the eye now.
From your previous thread, which one of these sellers quotes was most accurate for you knowing the before and after of it all? Quote:
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29th April 2015, 02:47 PM | #3 |
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Inspiration
Gavin,
In fact, it was this sword that inspired me to post that list. - slight stains on blade - light rust spots - some minor pitting This was more or less the description provided ... And no close-up photos. As you can see from the before photo, this blade had active and deep rust as well as hard, carbonized rust deposits. This blade might have become a pile of rust dust in a year or two.I didn't really know if it was salvageable in some form. However, it represented was a good chance to practice various techniques and procedures. Finesse, and knowing when to stop are key. You pay your money and take a chance. The risks are few when buying from a trusted dealer, but far greater in almost all other situations when personal inspection is impossible. Dave |
29th April 2015, 02:58 PM | #4 | |
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... one must know what he/she is getting P.S. all I meant is that the bulk, if not all, responsibility lies on buyer, not the subtle words sellers use to describe the condition, that's all. There's a growing trend to judge the sellers and descriptions, and I hope it'll change to discussing the item's features and ensuing authenticity. Last edited by ALEX; 29th April 2015 at 05:18 PM. |
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