Duckshot
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I picked up a disston hand saw D-8 thumbhole rip, 26" five point, circa 1890 at a yard sale. Its in decent shape, a perfectly nice handle with no chips or cracks. Nice saw. Should be a decent user despite some pitting at the back of the plate near the handle.
But, some son of a wh*** painted the medallion red, probably as an owner's mark. Is there some gimmick for removing lead paint from brass without damaging the brass?
I tried naptha and it polished the brass but left the paint.
But, some son of a wh*** painted the medallion red, probably as an owner's mark. Is there some gimmick for removing lead paint from brass without damaging the brass?
I tried naptha and it polished the brass but left the paint.