One of the many projects ( as you have seen in previous posts) has been to collect and prepare old bronze fittings and hardware. We learned that muriatic acid and water ( 1-3) cleans much of the old corrosion from bronze. There are two schools of thought on bronze. Patina vs. bright. We like patina but much of the corrosion isn't pretty. Also, we need to get a good look at all of the old rigging parts so we can identify any stress cracks. In the picture you see chain plates and travelers from the 1930 Alden ketch that went aground in RI. Much more polishing will be necessary but it is high quality bronze and will look great when completed.
One of the many projects ( as you have seen in previous posts) has been to collect and prepare old bronze fittings and hardware. We learned that muriatic acid and water ( 1-3) cleans much of the old corrosion from bronze. There are two schools of thought on bronze. Patina vs. bright. We like patina but much of the corrosion isn't pretty. Also, we need to get a good look at all of the old rigging parts so we can identify any stress cracks. In the picture you see chain plates and travelers from the 1930 Alden ketch that went aground in RI. Much more polishing will be necessary but it is high quality bronze and will look great when completed.
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