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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st May 2014, 01:56 AM
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Posted By S.Workman
By the way, although pamor can't yet be defined...

By the way, although pamor can't yet be defined on this or my other kris, any insight on how to describe the dapur would be much appreciated.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th May 2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,418
Posted By S.Workman
Arsenic Trioxide…denied!

After finding a place online and waiting for them to process my order, I got this emailed to me:
Hello Scott,
Thank you for your recent online order. However, we are unable to complete this order....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th May 2014, 08:02 PM
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Views: 6,613
Posted By S.Workman
On the question or rust, I have noticed that rust...

On the question or rust, I have noticed that rust removes easily enough, when picked at or pressed with an awl (I actually push at the flecks and you can hear them crush, then they can be wiped...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th May 2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,613
Posted By S.Workman
That is all wonderful information. I am very...

That is all wonderful information. I am very interested to see what it has to show. Is there any way to tell how dark I should allow it to become?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th May 2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,869
Posted By S.Workman
That is my hope. I am really quite anxious to get...

That is my hope. I am really quite anxious to get this very fine thing put back together.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th May 2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,869
Posted By S.Workman
I am gratified to hear that the black pitting...

I am gratified to hear that the black pitting won't really be visible. I think that aside from a very final polish with automotive papers and a lime juice wash that I am ready. It's tough to see in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th May 2014, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,869
Posted By S.Workman
A pair of Bali (?) keris, 2 of 2

Here is the second of my kris. This one has quite a lot of damage from rust, since it apparently sat in its sheath for a long time without care. I have gotten off pretty much all of the surface rust,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th May 2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,613
Posted By S.Workman
A pair of Bali (?) keris, 1 of 2

Here is a keris that I got recently, and which I have talked about in other threads. It's the one that had a rotting fabric wrap on the tang, and which smelled very bad. I have given it a wash with...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th May 2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
I will have to search out arsenic, I wonder if...

I will have to search out arsenic, I wonder if the arsenic reagent, which is a liquid it seems, has any use in this context? In any event, Vermont being Vermont, it looks like a week of alternatively...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th May 2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
I can't find a supply, but I have abandoned the...

I can't find a supply, but I have abandoned the attempt to roast it. The hindu materia medica stated that those who roast orpiment don't have a long life. It ended up being sketchy and a big...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th May 2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
I am sure that has a lot to do with it, also my...

I am sure that has a lot to do with it, also my arsenic is not what it should be. I am using artists orpiment, which is arsenic trisulphide. It ought to be arsenic trioxide, but I found an old...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th May 2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
You know a fellow is an old hand when they can...

You know a fellow is an old hand when they can tell you the proper ratio for tang winding without damage. Thank you sir.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th May 2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
I am quoting myself to report failure on this...

I am quoting myself to report failure on this pair of keris. One of them I now have serious doubts about needing a wash with arsenic, I think it needs to be acid washed and etched. There is no trace...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th May 2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
I will most certainly post pictures if I can...

I will most certainly post pictures if I can manage it. I also intend to re-do the job I did finishing another keris, so tomorrow should be a two off weather permitting.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th May 2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
Thank you for your welcome, your information, and...

Thank you for your welcome, your information, and for deleting the duplicated post. I had assumed that I had made a mistake and inadvertently hit the back arrow instead of the submit reply button. I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th May 2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,175
Posted By S.Workman
Kris hilt problems, solution anybody?

Hello everyone,
I am in the process of rejuvenating a (probably) Bali kris. I got some great tips from lurking on this forum, especially concerning blade care and restoration. When I removed the...
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