Verdigris; the verdict

[Tim Coates]

Jim,

I use 101 proof.  I tried using everclear as some have suggested, but 
the screws came loose.  I think the wood was drastically affected.  I 
think my repairs are affected by our very dry winter weather (10%).   
Your results may not be the same as mine because our climates may be 
different.

Tim Coates

On Aug 12, 2004, at 2:07 PM, Jim Busby wrote:

>
> List,
>
> My original question about a verdigris "cure" has brought about 8 (to 
> my
> count) formulas, lots of good comments and a few good laughs. (I'm glad
> we don't take ourselves too seriously. I need occasional levity.)
> Although I don't know if I've found the definitive "magic bullet" for
> verdigris it did yield lots of good discussion and numerous
> possibilities. If Tim's Bourbon works for 25+ years wouldn't that be
> great!! In this case the majority of you stated what I've always been
> told i.e. "replace the parts".
>
> Here's what I've decided to do;
>
> 1. I WILL replace parts. It is an S&S "A". Well worth the effort. In a
> different circumstance (Client's $$) I will try a juice, knowing that I
> may have to return and try a different formula or ultimately replace
> parts anyway.
>
> 2. I will save the old parts and begin my own series of experiments. It
> may yield some interesting results. I will try the different juices and
> methods while keeping records of gram resistance. This won't be a "real
> life" trial because use/movement is an enormous factor, however, it 
> will
> give me a good comparison of formulas. IOW if formulas A & B free it up
> and gram resistance remains the same over, say 2 years with the various
> temperatures my shop reaches, but formulas C and D freeze up after one
> year we can at least be skeptical of C and D for verdigris. (BTW, it is
> verdigris) As the years pass I'll keep track and see what happens. I
> can't say I'll tell you how they are 25 years from now, but at least 
> the
> next few years might help debunk some false notion or "prove" what 
> won't
> work.
>
> Thanks for all your input. Now, off to the liquor store, the hardware
> store, and a chem. Lab.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jim Busby BYU
>
>
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