Southern_Digger
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- May 21, 2012
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Explorer and Excalibur; Tesoro Tejon; Fisher 1265-X; Garrett Master Hunter; White's Coinmaster; In closet: Bounty Hunter and Relco
- Primary Interest:
- Other
If you are considering delaying electrolysis on a dug item, DON'T!
Was doing some inventory of items I dug in 2001-2003 at a Seminole War fort (1850's). I placed these items in a riker case, temporarily, to show them in an exhibit. They were accidentally packed away and misplaced for nearly 10-years without treatment. Hence, this is what happens to an iron relic if not treated soon after being unearthed:
This was an iron pike tip used by soldiers in the everglades. Also, were used during the Civil War. Crumbling bad. Too late for electrolysis. Will paint it heavily with ospho to convert the rust, lightly brush away the powdered iron residual; thence, reinforce (seal) it with resin.
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Another item: a piece of a knife blade with brass rivets for attaching the handle.
Fortunately, I have photos put away of these items when first dug by me.
Was doing some inventory of items I dug in 2001-2003 at a Seminole War fort (1850's). I placed these items in a riker case, temporarily, to show them in an exhibit. They were accidentally packed away and misplaced for nearly 10-years without treatment. Hence, this is what happens to an iron relic if not treated soon after being unearthed:
This was an iron pike tip used by soldiers in the everglades. Also, were used during the Civil War. Crumbling bad. Too late for electrolysis. Will paint it heavily with ospho to convert the rust, lightly brush away the powdered iron residual; thence, reinforce (seal) it with resin.
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Another item: a piece of a knife blade with brass rivets for attaching the handle.
Fortunately, I have photos put away of these items when first dug by me.
