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Old 09-05-2011, 04:50 PM
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Default A little footed cast iron Kettle.

I picked this up about 3 years ago. It was sporting gold spray paint when found. I believe I paid Three dollars for it.

This week I started the restoration of the piece. Lots of hand. work is involved. I anticipate 60 hrs time, before it is done. Perhaps more.

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60 hrs??????
What's wrong with dropping it off at the nearest shop with a $20 and let them sand blast it the next time they fire up the blasting pit. After that it's just a matter of seasoning.

Or am I missing something?
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giz, i can see wanting the gold paint gone. after that it's called "character". neat old pot. they go for a lot at estate auctions around here. lee
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There is a method to clean cast iron using a battery charger. It is called "Electrolysis". It is simple and will not take 60 hours to clean. Go here and check out the section on cleaning and restoration--------www.griswoldandwagner.com-------------it will look as good as new.
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All I have is a toothbrush with one bristle.

Should have read 6 hours.
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60 hours? What is it going to be after that long?
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The little guy is a pre Rev War form and I have no doubt it is from the middle part of the 1700's. I will be going most of the work with various wire brushes. Here it is after a couple of hours...outside nearly done.

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Go buy cheap vinegar in gallon jugs.
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Get a 5 gallon bucket.
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Yep, tried that on an old piece I picked up at a yard sale, worked great!
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Thanks for putting it beside the drink can to give an idea of the size. I'm not quite that old but I would think that it would be used for one person like in a camping kit. Larry
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