Hi Folks,
I've been lurking here for over a month absorbing all the wisdom and knowledge my brain can absorb. This is a FANTASTIC site.
I was (re)bitten by the bug while perusing a copy of "Muzzleloader" in a waiting room with my wife. It reminded me that, in this day and age, there are pursuits which can take us back to a simpler time. I enjoyed a percussion revolver and rifle late in the last century. My wife was a furniture grade woodworker and was amazed at the details included in the various works of art in the magazine.
Anyways I purchased a Traditions kit to make sure I was really interested before investing in a better quality project. It was a worthwhile experience to complete the assembly with guidance from "The Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle" and "Longrifle Construction Manual Edition 2.0".
To get to the subject, about five weeks ago I started a batch of vinegaroon hoping to use it on one of my future projects. I had about two feet of very old rusty barbed wire for the iron portion. It's still producing tiny bubbles and I top it off with a little vinegar as the liquid evaporates. It has gained a distinct orange/red tint and I want to ask people with experience if it looks like it's brewing properly. Here is a picture...
Thanks for any comments!
John
P.S. I had so much fun with the first project I ordered an Early Lancaster package from Pecatonica.