This is absolutely invaluable. Thank you for posting for those of us that can’t make it to the fair. And thank you to Mitch for your time and knowledge!
The Ferric Nitrate crystals, in testing by another Guild member, is identical to shop made ferric nitrate on the same pieces of maple. I have used steel and iron in making stain and never seen a difference. I gotta try some more old wagon tire to make some now….. But remember that really old wrought iron may be little different than mild steel of today. Modern wrought iron is
Great seminar! You mentioned that you neutralize the stock with a wipe down of ammonia with the brass furniture in place. What does the ammonia do to the brass fixtures?
Outstanding! Thanks to Mr. Yates for sharing his time and knowledge and thanks to the people who made and shared this video.
Very cool! Thank you so much for your time here!
This is absolutely invaluable. Thank you for posting for those of us that can’t make it to the fair. And thank you to Mitch for your time and knowledge!
Thanks Mitch
Very interesting, thank you for posting. It sounded as though some folk were talking through your presentation, bad form. Chris UK
Thanks for great information.
The Ferric Nitrate crystals, in testing by another Guild member, is identical to shop made ferric nitrate on the same pieces of maple. I have used steel and iron in making stain and never seen a difference. I gotta try some more old wagon tire to make some now….. But remember that really old wrought iron may be little different than mild steel of today. Modern wrought iron is
This needs to be on a CD or thumb drive.
Great seminar! You mentioned that you neutralize the stock with a wipe down of ammonia with the brass furniture in place. What does the ammonia do to the brass fixtures?
I would love to become a gunsmith and produce beautiful 18th century Style firearms.