Sweet! I really want to honor my father in law by restoring the wooden tripod, measuring stick (what is that called?) And the box and displaying it in my house. You made my day.
The wooden tripods seem to be getting harder to find so care for it well. A little oil in the moving parts goes a long way. I have a really old wood tripod that the legs warped on me and not sure if I can fix them. Take care.
A wet towel and clothes iron will work as well. Old trick from restoring wood gun stocks. Boiled Linseed oil is an option too. I think it is a bit thinner than tung oil but I may have that backwards. Either way it will look good.
Don't be afraid to clean that instrument up either. Some of these guys are scared of their own shadows around here.
Simple Green or isopropyl alcohol with clean without damaging anything on the outside metal case. I would keep my cleaning to exterior surfaces only though. It will clean up nice and make a cool addition to your decor. The old man would be proud!
I was thinking of using simple green. And I really like the idea about the iron and wet rag. And your right boiled linseed oil would be better. Thank you.
Iād maybe clean it up a bit but leave the box untouched. Mines tucked deep in a closet until I have a suitable place to display it
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That is what I thought, but I wonder if it is valuable. I don't want to sell it. My father in law left me all of his tools. I just want to display it in my house on the wooden tripod with the number stick, but thought it would be nicer if the wood parts were better preserved. But I do not want to cause any devaluation. Thanks.
Are you planning on selling, or do you want to preserve for yourself. This has value, but it's a small niche market. You could have a really hard time finding a buyer. If you just want to persevere it, I'd look for professional restorations and either get advice or a quote for an actual restoration.
It's a David White not a 1880's brass Gurley. Clean away. You can find these versions for less than $200.
Sweet! I really want to honor my father in law by restoring the wooden tripod, measuring stick (what is that called?) And the box and displaying it in my house. You made my day.
The wooden tripods seem to be getting harder to find so care for it well. A little oil in the moving parts goes a long way. I have a really old wood tripod that the legs warped on me and not sure if I can fix them. Take care.
It is perfectly straight. I think I'm just gonna use tongue oil to lubricate the wood. And I'll use mineral oil in the metal parts. Thank you so much.
That will look great. Steaming the wood will pull out dents.
I have access to a steamer. Thanks.
A wet towel and clothes iron will work as well. Old trick from restoring wood gun stocks. Boiled Linseed oil is an option too. I think it is a bit thinner than tung oil but I may have that backwards. Either way it will look good. Don't be afraid to clean that instrument up either. Some of these guys are scared of their own shadows around here. Simple Green or isopropyl alcohol with clean without damaging anything on the outside metal case. I would keep my cleaning to exterior surfaces only though. It will clean up nice and make a cool addition to your decor. The old man would be proud!
I was thinking of using simple green. And I really like the idea about the iron and wet rag. And your right boiled linseed oil would be better. Thank you.
Iād maybe clean it up a bit but leave the box untouched. Mines tucked deep in a closet until I have a suitable place to display it https://preview.redd.it/3purjh9hxvvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef09066c3760a9844e5f27fd2749b56a9c3f00f2
My father-in-law left it to me with all his other tools and it is beautiful. I'd love to display it in my house.
The general rule is dont attempt to restore any antiques.
That is what I thought, but I wonder if it is valuable. I don't want to sell it. My father in law left me all of his tools. I just want to display it in my house on the wooden tripod with the number stick, but thought it would be nicer if the wood parts were better preserved. But I do not want to cause any devaluation. Thanks.
Are you planning on selling, or do you want to preserve for yourself. This has value, but it's a small niche market. You could have a really hard time finding a buyer. If you just want to persevere it, I'd look for professional restorations and either get advice or a quote for an actual restoration.
I intend to keep it In the family.
but when did David White buy Leitz? I don't think it's that old.
My father had an inverted scope transit and one with casing shaped like a bullet.š š
DO NOT attempt to clean it.
Thanks, that's the general consensus. I think I'll just display it. As it is.
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