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Post by swordreaper on Jul 10, 2007 8:48:38 GMT
If i used a glass container for a sword, will it still rust or will the glass contain the moistur and prevent rusting of the sword??
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2007 12:00:32 GMT
Are wanting to store the sword in the glass container? If so, you would like remove the moisture from the container to prevent rusting. One way to do this is to add some type of desiccant to the sealed container. You know those little bags you find when you open packages like shoes and things that say something like "Silica Gel, DO NOT EAT" on them? That is silica sand or silica gel beads. It is in the container to absorb moisture. One of the easiest places to find silica sand is at your local pet store. Go to the cat litter section and look for some type of CRYSTAL CAT LITTER. Make sure is made from silica. It is going to be a lot more than you need but it will last a long time. Get some type of mesh or loosely woven fabric bag big enough for a spoonful of the silica crystals. You could also us a plastic container (like a film canister) with a bunch of small holes in it. Put the bag or container in the glass sword container and it will absorb the moisture. You should replace the silica every couple of months to keep your container free of moisture. If you do not want to buy a large container of cat litter, start saving some of the packets you find when you open packages. Just be sure to keep them in a sealed container until needed so they are not absorbing moisture.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2007 5:01:22 GMT
You know those little bags you find when you open packages like shoes and things that say something like "Silica Gel, DO NOT EAT" on them? MMMM silica-licious ! ;D In Aust. we have things called CLOSET CAMELS, I stick one in the cupboard where I keep my swords and I find that I don't have to oil them as often. They are just moisture-absorbent crystals that work a treat !
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Post by swordreaper on Jul 12, 2007 9:16:12 GMT
So, if i were to put an already rusted sword inside the container, it will prevent it from rusting even more?? Because i'm going to buy a WW2 sword that cost MYR600( $200++) which is already rusted and i just want to confirm that it will prevent further rusting of the sword.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2007 9:20:46 GMT
Oiling the sword will slow down further rusting. The best idea is to remove the rust, then oil it, then you wont need the glass case. If the rust isnt too deep, repolishing wouldnt be too hard, just read a few articles on line and take it slow and easy.
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Post by swordreaper on Jul 12, 2007 12:01:45 GMT
What kind of polishing should i use to remove rust?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2007 12:19:12 GMT
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Post by swordreaper on Jul 15, 2007 0:12:13 GMT
Where could i buy a brass plate 2mm thick, A4 paper sized at a cheap price??
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2007 0:29:52 GMT
dude thats a big question to ask on a global forum ,Theres an engineers shop about 5 blocks from me that would have it but thats of no use to you try your local yellow pages under "metal" or "scrap metal"
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Post by swordreaper on Jul 15, 2007 7:59:00 GMT
Thanks
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