Should I Paint Cutter?
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I would brush the dust off the cast iron, change the wood out for fresh and have the blade cleaned and sharpened.
Yes this. Clean it with hot soapy water, dry it thoroughly and oil it and give it a coat of clear wax. Save the original wood if you change it. You may be surprised after it's all cleaned up.
If you are planning on selling it, don't do anything and sell it "As Found" . A collector would rather refurbish it themselves or have it done professionally. Original is usually worth more then gussied up. Just 2 cents.
Nice. Over the years I've seen wrought iron equipment in Pennsylvania that looks like it's antique and solid quality and in good condition.
All the best.
Can anyone tell me how I could determine when this was manufactured?
No markings on metal that I could find.
No markings on metal that I could find.
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Don’t use anything on the wood similar to poly or other plastic finishes. Research some classic varnish oils like tried and true varnish oil, Danish oil or maybe tung, but I agree with others that maybe selling it as-is will avoid devaluing it. All that said, I wish I had some of my grandfather’s things and if I had this item I would probably keep it.
First canal to bypass Niagara Falls opened in St.Catharines Nov of 1829.
I’ve heard they have a decent rowing club and always put in a good performance at the Head of the Trent. But that is so long ago, 40+ years, so I was told. As far as the plug cutter, that would have been for commercial use in a shop, right?
If you're going to sell it, don't mess with it. Original condition is literally everything. If it's over 100 years old and in original condition, even sharpening it will depreciate it by 75%+. Painting or cleaning it will depreciate it by 90%+. Any collector would want it 100% as found. They want the cracked wood, pitted metal and all the 100 years of wear.
If you just want to keep it because it's cool, have at it. You can go as far as you want. Either do it yourself or send to a professional.
As far as paint, 100 years ago it would have been a flat black, oxblood or Burnt Sienna because they used natural pigments. Or you could do a natural bluing technique like on a firearm if you wanted a shine.
Orrrrr, just flat black Rustoleum oven paint. There are all levels of fun.
And the wood would have probably been maple or oak.
If you just want to keep it because it's cool, have at it. You can go as far as you want. Either do it yourself or send to a professional.
As far as paint, 100 years ago it would have been a flat black, oxblood or Burnt Sienna because they used natural pigments. Or you could do a natural bluing technique like on a firearm if you wanted a shine.
Orrrrr, just flat black Rustoleum oven paint. There are all levels of fun.
And the wood would have probably been maple or oak.