Thread: Sheffield wedge with copper scales

That is sweet! I'll bet you could put a thin clear coat on it to help preserve the finish. You might have to polish it off and re-apply once a year or so...

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Galvanic corrosion,, It is the Carbon Steel that will corrode

Carbon steel mixed with copper, plus water and then toss in some chemicals from the soaps equals trouble down the road

It is good looking and the craftsmanship is very nice

Basically you have anode and cathode metals in the same environment. This creates the possibility for 'ion migration', like electrons going from neative to positve, in a battery. One metal will corrode, the anode will corrode more quickly, while corrosion will be inhibited with the cathode. The presence of electrolytes, water and chemicals in the soap or cream used, will accelerate the ion migration (corrosion).

I think the green scales will look cool. Seriously, I like the way craftsman keep spearminting with materials.

Nice looking scales,, how's the weight and balance?
I was thinking of trying to make a set from brass shim stock over the winter. Isolating the two metals from each other is certainly one of the things I'm trying to work out still.
Again, real nice job on the restore.
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Those scales are really nice and your polish is a wonder!
Some scales and scale liners in history were made of and still are of "German Silver," Nickle Silver," and other forms of white brass. Or aluminum. Not a really great problem.
A brass / copper scale heated to make a gun metal blue rainbow is a thing of beauty. It may be sealed with a baking lacquer or enamel that is set in the oven at boiling water heat. Practice on a scrap first!
~Richard

It is a little on the heavy side but the balance is pretty nice because its a wedge blade and not hollow ground.

Originally Posted by WW243

I think the green scales will look cool. Seriously, I like the way craftsman keep spearminting with materials.

I like what you did there. Spearmint. But I think that the patina look would be killer as it aged. Corrosion is irrefutable but there is a easy work around, same as the lead they put in the hull of ships to slow the rust. Lead spacers will for a fact attract more of the ions between the dissimilar metals . And seriously before it would rust your great grand-kids will be shaving with it. Great job well crafted. Toe wedge of copper way to rock the look. Top notch workmanship.
I would shave with it any day and be proud of what you built.

Very cool idea. Awesome job!!

gorgeous scales! hella shiney!!