DarrenW 0 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Sorry to annoy with this question. I have some of my granddad's old wine barrels. These are at least 80 years old and no longer good for wine but would anyone know if the strapping is wrought iron or steel? Thanks for your input Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,789 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Probably steel, but there's only one way to find out! You can break a small piece and look for the grain, or polish a section and etch. Link to post Share on other sites
Simon W 7 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Keep the wood for handles & sheathes! They'll certainly be a unique touch for any project you use them on. Link to post Share on other sites
Buck Hedges 13 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I always thought the straps were iron, but I could be wrong. Truth simply is. Whether you like that truth or not is totally irrelevant. https://www.facebook.com/StormsForge">https://www.facebook.com/StormsForge Link to post Share on other sites
Miles Hebbard 2 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Going with their age, they may be iron, do a test as Alan suggested, and let us know the results, I'm curious now! To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to post Share on other sites
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