Horrified Pewter & Oak Wood Reactions (1 Viewer)

[Cardigan600]

Yo Troopers, about two years back now, we had a thread going on the affects of using Oak Cabinets with Lead Toy Soldiers, that it cause a bad reaction Oak having a certain acid content which rotted lead. Yesterday got my old book out on Antiques covers all Antiques how to clean, repair, restore etc, just to refresh my memory on cleaning Mahogany wood, wanted to clean up the case I got the ACW Chas Stadden Chess set in. Well just happened to glance at Pewter and was horrified at what it said, DO NOT PUT PEWTER ANYWHERE NEAR OAK WOOD IT WILL DESTROY THE PEWTER. Now the thing that shook me so much is, Chas Staddens Chess sets are made from high grade pewter, or known as (Jeweler's metal) and the one Chas Chess set I want more than anything is the Stunning "Tower of London" set: The set was issued with an OAK Chess table and the pieces stored in a drawer while not in use or on show. This has got to be a major gaff, and of only 500 sets issued how many have been affected, doesn't bear thinking about.
Bernard.

 

[OzDigger]

I can't see that Oak would have any more tannic acid than other timbers, in any case most timber products are usually coated with a clear or stained sealant that stops any tannic acid leakage.

 

[Cardigan600]

I can't see that Oak would have any more tannic acid than other timbers, in any case most timber products are usually coated with a clear or stained sealant that stops any tannic acid leakage.

Yo Oz, understand what you are saying, but does anyone really want to gamble on maybe it wont affect lead or Pewter collections that have cost Thousands of hard earned cash, and these experts know most cabinets etc are varnished anyway. Its like playing chicken on the M6 Motorway, you might get lucky.
Bernard.

 

[OzDigger]

Yo Oz, understand what you are saying, but does anyone really want to gamble on maybe it wont affect lead or Pewter collections that have cost Thousands of hard earned cash, and these experts know most cabinets etc are varnished anyway. Its like playing chicken on the M6 Motorway, you might get lucky.
Bernard.

I'm safe, all my models are on glass shelves

 

[Beaufighter]

Yo Troopers, about two years back now, we had a thread going on the affects of using Oak Cabinets with Lead Toy Soldiers, that it cause a bad reaction Oak having a certain acid content which rotted lead. Yesterday got my old book out on Antiques covers all Antiques how to clean, repair, restore etc, just to refresh my memory on cleaning Mahogany wood, wanted to clean up the case I got the ACW Chas Stadden Chess set in. Well just happened to glance at Pewter and was horrified at what it said, DO NOT PUT PEWTER ANYWHERE NEAR OAK WOOD IT WILL DESTROY THE PEWTER. Now the thing that shook me so much is, Chas Staddens Chess sets are made from high grade pewter, or known as (Jeweler's metal) and the one Chas Chess set I want more than anything is the Stunning "Tower of London" set: The set was issued with an OAK Chess table and the pieces stored in a drawer while not in use or on show. This has got to be a major gaff, and of only 500 sets issued how many have been affected, doesn't bear thinking about.
Bernard.

Cheers:

What about having a clear lucite cover made to cover the board thereby protecting it as well as the playing pieces? I would imagine 0.5 cm in diameter would be perfect. Best of luck.

Hang Tough,
Beaufighter

 

[Al Fisher]

That certainly is a stunning set! Having read a fair amount on the effects of metals and pewter, I feel that pewter is not a problem (although lead is). Your sets are well protected by paint and varnish, so you have a good barrier set up between the two materials. However, should you want additional protection. Beaufighter's suggestion about a lucite seperator is a good one.

Bosun Al