Thread: Sheffield wedge with copper scales

Just needs a hone and strop. I modeled the scales after my AOS Thiers Issard as they are brazed on the non pivoting end. We'll see how well the copper holds up. Nothing a little white vinegar and polishing wheel can't clean up every now and then!

OH YEAH

That is slick! Where did you get the copper from?

They look fantastic,maintaining the look will be a PITA.

looks pretty. I love copper

that is very damn cool. very steampunk and just all round cool. bloody great job, well done

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...

Google

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.