invent4hir
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The axe head pictured below was found at what was once a farm in SW Ohio - which was settled in the late 1790s-early 1800s. Before donating it to a local museum I was hoping to narrow down the age. Any help would be appreciated.
When found there was a significant amount of rust all over (first picture). Since there was just as much rust on the bit as the rest of it I don't think it is iron w/ a steel bit. I soaked it for a couple days in distilled water then did some light chipping & brushing. Afterwards electrolysis was done and finally coated it with Rust Reformer paint.
When found there was a significant amount of rust all over (first picture). Since there was just as much rust on the bit as the rest of it I don't think it is iron w/ a steel bit. I soaked it for a couple days in distilled water then did some light chipping & brushing. Afterwards electrolysis was done and finally coated it with Rust Reformer paint.
