Bullets In Wood

[JBnNC]

These are more items from my weekend swamp hunt. I found three pieces of bullets in wood, a couple with the bullets exposed. Now being rescued from the mud, I would love some advice on treating the wood....what should I put on it? Thanks

 

[relic nut]

Very cool find!! I'm no expert but I would probably use some type of sealer like Thompson's wood protector. I wouldn't won't it to be shiny and change the appearance. I'd love to find that! Nice job.

P.S. I'd let them dry out good first so you don't trap moisture.

HH, Relic Nut

 

[trapperart]

Nice finds congrats

 

[JBnNC]

Thanks Relic Nut, good advice on sealer, shiny, and moisture.

 

[stefen]

Clear Danish Oil will actually penetrate and seal the wood and act as a stabilizer...it's all I use in my shop working with all domestic and exotic woods...it will darken with time giving the wood a nice patina.

Wash the mud away with clear water and dry thoroughly...

Available at most hardware stores, paint stores, and Home Depot...come in pint, quart, gallon and larger...

A deep soak in oil in a shallow pan or dish, then let it drain on a paper towel till dry...may take several days...can be repeated as needed.

If the wood is spongy...it would need to be impregnated with an epoxy...

 

[peruna]

Clear Danish Oil will actually penetrate and seal the wood and act as a stabilizer...it's all I use in my shop working with all domestic and exotic woods...it will darken with time giving the wood a nice patina.

A deep soak then let it drain on a towel till dry...may take several days...can be repeated as needed.

If the wood is spongy...it would need to be impregnated with an epoxy...

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after that, if you want to seal it with a type of clear polyurethane, have at it...

 

[smokeythecat]

I also like Danish oil or Tung oil. Nice finds. I found one once upon a time ago.

 

[JBnNC]

Clear Danish Oil will actually penetrate and seal the wood and act as a stabilizer...it's all I use in my shop working with all domestic and exotic woods...it will darken with time giving the wood a nice patina.

Wash the mud away with clear water and dry thoroughly...

Available at most hardware stores, paint stores, and Home Depot...come in pint, quart, gallon and larger...

A deep soak in oil in a shallow pan or dish, then let it drain on a paper towel till dry...may take several days...can be repeated as needed.

If the wood is spongy...it would need to be impregnated with an epoxy...

I'll have one soaking in Danish Oil by the weekend. I want to see if/how it affects the lead as well as the wood. Thanks

 

[Calabash Digger]

cool find!

 

[scruggs]

Interesting find! It would make a nice display.

 

[JBnNC]

cool find!

Thanks, and congrats on your finds....sounds like your Deus is working well.