The_Yellow_Ardvark
Established Member
This lump of rust came my way.
I knew it was bad.
But it was a challenge.
Nowt moved.
Even the split pins were rust welded into place.
A week in Citric acid helped, but force was needed.
! x 10 ton puller, heat and a large hammer was used.
Slow heat and force.
Soon. 7 hours had it in bits.
It was back in the citric acid bath, but something went wrong.
That white crud was a real pain.
Power tools, a chipping hammer and a bit of heat helped.
It was then cleaned up, a bit of paint band we get this.
Oh yes a bit of bling.
Gold leaf.
The chain was finished in a mix of.
Lamp Black.
Linseed oil.
Bee's wax.
Not counting the donation to the charity shop, the cost?
55P
For new split pins.
