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Title: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: michaelmilitello on January 26, 2020, 05:11:18 PM
My $10 find from last October is all ready for duty.  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200127/6332685c2e5027952493e834c9a819c6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200127/e4cd53e2cb3ce192e4af400d0780c8a8.jpg)

Fun project for the winter.  I took advantage of a 60 degree January Indiana day a few weeks back to get it clean. 

If you haven't used evaporust, you need to.  Got this triangle, wheels, and thumbscrews looking like new again.  I thought the handle was a destined to get replaced but some sanding, several coats of stain, and tung oil, and it's presentable again.   I've also begun using a clear spray enamel on my triangles to keep the rust from returning.  Thanks to my wife for the craft paint touch ups on the wheels.

I'm pleased for it being 52-54 years old!

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Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: MagnoliaTom on January 26, 2020, 05:12:41 PM
Looks great


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Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: Kain on January 26, 2020, 05:26:53 PM
Looks awesome


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Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: PotsieWeber on January 26, 2020, 05:28:42 PM
NICE!  Is the handle really almost a black like it appears in the picture? 
Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: michaelmilitello on January 26, 2020, 05:30:33 PM
Quote from: PotsieWeber on January 26, 2020, 05:28:42 PM
NICE!  Is the handle really almost a black like it appears in the picture?
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No.  It's more very dark brown.  It's a golden oak shade from MinWax. 


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Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: bamakettles on January 26, 2020, 07:15:27 PM
Awesome!  It's my age lol....  enjoy it and post pics of your cooks on it!


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Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: JEBIV on January 27, 2020, 05:15:19 AM
Another fine example of RRR  !!!
Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: Fat Tony on January 27, 2020, 10:53:45 AM
Looks awesome!!

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Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: jhagestad on January 29, 2020, 07:41:24 AM
You really did a heck of a restoration job on this! Just looks incredible!
Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: jcnaz on February 01, 2020, 10:56:33 AM
That is a terrific example of my favorite kettle.
Title: Re: Thumbscrew Texan rebuild
Post by: rc on February 01, 2020, 11:00:44 AM
Nice job on the restoration, it looks great!


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