It is currently 29 Mar 2024, 12:19
Mike G wrote:I will try pressure washing it when the building is roofed, and I can also try brick acid, but I suspect it is there for good now. The ultimate solution might be to spread oak shavings evenly over the whole thing, and turn the sprinkler on!
AJB Temple wrote:I had not heard of the lead trick before, Mike. I'm surprised it beats out enough but I have mentally filed that one.
AJB Temple wrote:.....Does the centre post have a tad of twist on it at the bottom? It looks like the overhang against the staddle is not even, but that may be photo parallax?
Are you going to fill the gap between staddle and post.......
Cabinetman wrote:........I can almost hear the pegs going through and it all pulling tight.........
Stargazer wrote:.......For this reason the tops of the pillars were lined with 5mm of soft lead as a compliant surface. (rubber or foam of no use due to the chemicals used for cleaning the mirror).
AJB Temple wrote:.....I had not heard of the lead trick before, Mike. I'm surprised it beats out enough........
9fingers wrote:....... A strong bleach from a janitorial suppliers might be a better approach?
Bob
Mike G wrote:9fingers wrote:....... A strong bleach from a janitorial suppliers might be a better approach?
Bob
Good tip, Bob. I'll give that a try if the pressure washing doesn't do the trick.
Mike G wrote:Probably, possibly, but not for walking around on. Just any old something or other to take the odds and ends which will end up getting stuffed up there.
AJB Temple wrote:.... I know it doesn't need it but I wouldn't have been able to resist putting some cross ties high up.....
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests