another iron artifact

[AC500]

well I've been amazed how quickly the members here have been able to help me and others identify their finds, so I thought Id toss this one into the mix.

found in the same general area as my Ox Shoe and the 1700 coins amongst other various item.



Any thoughts?

 

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[creskol]

Drive in gate post hinge

 

[AC500]

Thank You creskol, I was thinking hinge, barn door hardware or something like that, Im guessing its not that old.

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Depends on what old means to you. I find them at late 1800 sites. To me, that is old.

 

[dieselram94]

Very cool! Are you going to put it through electrolysis?

 

[AC500]

Depends on what old means to you. I find them at late 1800 sites. To me, that is old.

It was found in a site I frequent and the artifacts are normally that old(1800s) with coins going back to 1700's so I guess its older then I thought, thanks pa.

Very cool! Are you going to put it through electrolysis?

im not even sure where I could have that done.

 

[dieselram94]

It was found in a site I frequent and the artifacts are normally that old(1800s) with coins going back to 1700's so I guess its older then I thought, thanks pa.



im not even sure where I could have that done.

You can do electrolysis about anywhere. All you need is a tub, battery charger, and some water with baking soda or washing soda. As well as well as a piece scrapmetal ( iron)...

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[AC500]

You can do electrolysis about anywhere. All you need is a tub, battery charger, and some water with baking soda or washing soda. As well as well as a piece scrapmetal ( iron)...

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ok a battery charger, water and me. Can you say 911? LoL.

 

[dieselram94]

ok a battery charger, water and me. Can you say 911? LoL.

It's actually quite safe. If you like I can post a link to better explain it?

 

[AC500]

It's actually quite safe. If you like I can post a link to better explain it?

Yes, Please do. Thanks

 

[pa plateau hiker]

It's really not that dangerous. Several times I've stuck my hand in the electrolysis water, forgetting to turn the power off, and only getting a mild shock on a couple fingers.

 

[dieselram94]

Yes, Please do. Thanks

No problem. I will post link later when I am back at my laptop.

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[Birky]

Thanks for posting this AC, I've found a few of these so far myself but haven't got around to inquiring about them.

I'm also getting ready to set up for electrolysis and would love all the info I can get!

I love this site

HH
Chris

 

[AC500]

Birky, I have several items I want to clean up, really looking forward to it too.

 

[AC500]

No problem. I will post link later when I am back at my laptop.

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hey diesel, would happen to have that link Please.
Thanks

 

[Valley Ranger]

I'd use an apple cider vinegar on something like this. It's a lot simpler and you'll get as good as, if not better, results.

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Hey, Old Stonewall, lets start a friendly debate here. I know you're a great advocate for apple cider vinegar and I'm huge on electrolysis. I tried your vinegar soaking several times a year ago or so after you posted it and had disappointing results. I wire brushed, changed vinegar every so often and after weeks, the iron was still rusty. Today, I removed a felling wedge that was rust free after only 36 hours of cleaning with electrolysis. Electrolysis is the way to go.

 

[AC500]

Hey, Old Stonewall, lets start a friendly debate here. I know you're a great advocate for apple cider vinegar and I'm huge on electrolysis. I tried your vinegar soaking several times a year ago or so after you posted it and had disappointing results. I wire brushed, changed vinegar every so often and after weeks, the iron was still rusty. Today, I removed a felling wedge that was rust free after only 36 hours of cleaning with electrolysis. Electrolysis is the way to go.

would you care to share your formula?

 

[dieselram94]

AC500, here is a link as promised. I must apoligize as I did not get back to this as fast as I thought I would.
Rust Removal Using Electrolysis

Also Here is a youtube video as well:
[video=youtube;0XlsNucmbiE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0XlsNucmbiE[/video]

 

[dieselram94]

Hey, Old Stonewall, lets start a friendly debate here. I know you're a great advocate for apple cider vinegar and I'm huge on electrolysis. I tried your vinegar soaking several times a year ago or so after you posted it and had disappointing results. I wire brushed, changed vinegar every so often and after weeks, the iron was still rusty. Today, I removed a felling wedge that was rust free after only 36 hours of cleaning with electrolysis. Electrolysis is the way to go.

By far electrolysis is the way to go! As far as being simple and safe, well it just doesn't get better than this!