If you have determined that the sheet metal on your antique trunk is to far gone to repair then you will need to replace the old damaged tin with new sheet metal.
Antique trunk with metal sheeting.
The metal on an antique trunk is designed to protect the trunks corners.
Replacing sheet metal on a trunk.
I prefer to work with aluminum flashing for this type of work.
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After years of use the antique metal may develop a characteristic patina.
Sheet aluminum sold by the running foot 10.
Decorative pressed metal for covering antique trunks 15.
So if you re facing rust on the metal or brass sections of an antique trunk roll up your sleeves and take your time to restore the piece to its original state of splendor.
Metal brass steel and iron were often used to make the latches corners and edges of a vintage style steamer trunk.
Several types of sheet metal for steamer trunk fabrication and repair shop trunks trunk parts metal for trunks sheet metals and.
The hardest part of the entire project is in the preparation of the piece.
From brass trunk locks antique brass trunk locks to nickle plated trunk locks.
Restoring a vintage steamer trunk.
Give yourself plenty of room to walk around it with ease.
19th century painted barrel dome top blanket.
Black corner metal for steamer trunk repair or new construction 15 your choice.
It is cheap readily available and very soft but not to soft.
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A metal patina is a change in color that takes place with exposure to oils.
Trunk corners and trunk corner caps for antique trunks.
Large antique trunk dome round top trunk made of wood metal.
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Step 1 set the antique trunk on a drop cloth or old blanket in a well ventilated area.
We have brass trunk corners and brass corner caps as well as nickle plated trunk corners and nickle caps.
We also have trunk lock keys too.