100 Pound Parrott Bolt Restored (Pics)

[Capphd]

This is how it looked fresh out of the ground under layers of rust and clay.
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The next photos show how it looks now.
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<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/Cap/Ruler.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket">

 

[Bavaria Mike]

great find and thanks for the pictures! How did you preserve it? HH, Mike

 

[Capphd]

I used Richard Angelico's method described in the following link. I then corresponded with Richard by email for further pointers.

http://www.troycustomdetectors.com/shadowtips/electrolysis.html

 

[Carolina Phil]

n/t

 

[Digger]

this was done with the oil/fire method? Or do you have a special process that you could share with us? Thanks. HH Randy

 

[Capphd]

I used the method outlined at this link.

http://www.troycustomdetectors.com/shadowtips/electrolysis.html