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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2010 1:23:34 GMT
I'm not sure if this is in the right section or not (feel free to move it to where it belongs), but all of my internet searching has rendered nothing on the topic of caring for iron weapons. I have a hand-wrought iron axe head, and I'm not sure what I should use to keep it oiled and/or polished or whatever. Should I use steel techniques even though iron is a much more porous metal?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2010 4:36:39 GMT
Yes, use a heavy oil, not WD40 as it is a solvint.....SanMarc.
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Post by Avery on Aug 27, 2010 4:40:39 GMT
Yep, Sanmarcs right. Even 10W30 engine oil will work. Any way we can see some Pics? I make Iron head axes myself and would like to see what you've got.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2010 5:27:49 GMT
^^^ yeah, Avery is making some great Axes!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2010 7:21:44 GMT
Welcome to the community man!
I've gotta tell ya, I remember when I first joined and was overwhelmed with how much info this place has, and if the info isn't already on the boards, there are a plethora of people here that know their stuff.
As far as the oil goes, I'd go with Sanmarc and Avery on this one.
And yes, pictures!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Aug 27, 2010 11:33:05 GMT
Paraffin oil is the standard oil used in most lubricants and preserving oils. It is also known as Mineral oil. It is a low viscosity which helps it penetrate into the grain of metals. It is the primary ingredient in Choji Oil. It's also what they put on your apples to make them shiney. So it's edible. They use it to treat livestock with Colic, so you can get it bulk or by the litre at a stockfeeders. Thats the number one oil used in the preservation of weapons.
Til you pick up some of that motor oil will go just fine. Just don't use vegie oils as they get dry and gluey.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2010 3:04:22 GMT
Yep, Sanmarcs right. Even 10W30 engine oil will work. Any way we can see some Pics? I make Iron head axes myself and would like to see what you've got. Sure thing, I'd be delighted..... once I get my camera working that is. Paraffin oil is the standard oil used in most lubricants and preserving oils. It is also known as Mineral oil. It is a low viscosity which helps it penetrate into the grain of metals. It is the primary ingredient in Choji Oil. It's also what they put on your apples to make them shiney. So it's edible. They use it to treat livestock with Colic, so you can get it bulk or by the litre at a stockfeeders. Thats the number one oil used in the preservation of weapons. Til you pick up some of that motor oil will go just fine. Just don't use vegie oils as they get dry and gluey. Hmmmm Paraffin sounds good. I'm not so familiar with car fluids, and it sounds like heavy stuff, so I think I may just try to find paraffin oil when I go looking for tung oil to maintain the handle. Do any of you guys recommend I use Hanwei sword oil on it, or should I refrain from that?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2010 4:46:21 GMT
I would use what you can find in your town, plenty cheep where you are rather than getting it shipped!
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Post by chrisperoni on Aug 28, 2010 6:44:39 GMT
Hello herobane!
I hope you don't mind if I ask the guys a couple of questions ;D (not intending to hijack the thread but actually also interested in the same info) some related questions:
generally, is any oil sold/labeled for swords safe for you to use on any type of metal?
speaking of mineral oil- that's the same as sewing machine oil, right? What's the difference between the light mineral oil available at a pharmacy and heavy mineral oil? Where would you suggest we can purchase the heavy?
-cheers
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