vinager stain............

[bennypapa]

I was thinking of something in the 10% ~ 20% strength. Not the 50% ~ 100% stuff.

How much metal can 5% acetic acid disolve?

Bennypapa

 

[bob1961]

looks like my metal in the jars are bout 70%
gone depends how much it was rusted before it went in........bob

 

[clayfeld]

Bennypapa-

I just poured about four ounces of fresh household vinegar into a small jar, added a single old fashioned decorator's iron nail (the kind with the giant head) and the solution turned brown and useable in about ten days. Brushed it on- made the wood look dirty- then dried it with a heat gun and it turned tan. Two more applications later and it was brown.

Clay
San Jose CA

 

[bennypapa]

That is what I expected.
I have a small test going on some plain maple.
I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[michaelrdomingue]

Dumb questions
But do you keep the lid on
and do ya need to cut the metal up
and have ya tried copper
Just put 3 jars of applecider viniger aside
1 with copper rings
1 withe assorted screws
1 with wire wool
want to see what happens in 10 or so days
Thanks for the info

 

[bob1961]

squares of an old t shirt held on by rubber bands to let the build up of gases from the acid eating the metal to escape....or ya could have a small bursting problem with yer jars if they are glass....make sure the metal is rusted before ya put it in the jars............bob

 

There ain't no such thing as a stupid question if your sincere about learning.

:thumbsup:

 

[michaelrdomingue]

Thanks guys.I got a rifle comming and want to try this out :thumbsup:

 

[renovato]

Thanks guys.I got a rifle comming and want to try this out :thumbsup:

I'm with you on that. I have several batches brewin' too. This has been an informational thread. Thanks everyone!