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16th October 2009, 04:11 PM
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That is not what Cato refers to as a 18C. I believe it is Sulu late 19thC.
That really is a project, the rust looks pretty deep. Good Luck. |
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16th October 2009, 04:59 PM
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Hmm, it’s quite a challenge – but then again, a challenge is always interesting when it has something to do with you hobby – good luck.
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16th October 2009, 05:23 PM
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Looks very worthy of restoration. Slow and steady and I think the results will suprise you.
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16th October 2009, 06:14 PM
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Do I smell Pineapple juice ??
  Or are you going to try another method ? |
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16th October 2009, 07:10 PM
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here's the dilemma; the easiest way would be to remove the handle, but not knowing the extent of degradation, it would be a bit of a gamble. Using acid would be the safest route, but I reckon it would take a very long time. I'm gonna try something in between. In the meantime, I'd prolly work on the scabbard first.
I'm quite concern about the filework on this. I'm kinda hoping it's all buried in that rust... |
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16th October 2009, 07:18 PM
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I wish you a very long and cold winter. Looks to me as a great project.
Keep us informed. |
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17th October 2009, 12:09 AM
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Interesting project and I think that the result will be a very good one.
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