Old Plow

   / Old Plow #1  

Bendboater

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Location
Bend, Oregon
Tractor
Kubota L2501
I have an old horse drawn, single bottom, plow that was my great grandfather's. It has been stored sheds/barns in multiple states for ..... decades but I have decided that I would rather have it out as "yard art" than let it lived such a sheltered life. It's in GREAT shape, though obviously well used. I have it blocked off the ground, under a tree, and away from irrigation. But I would still like to protect it (mainly the wood) as much as possible (it even still has some of the original red paint/stain on it). What would the collective wisdom of the group recommend I put on it to help preserve it?
Thanks.
 
   / Old Plow #2  
oil based paint
 
   / Old Plow #3  
Sell it or give it to someone that’ll take good care of it.
 
   / Old Plow #5  
I have seven of them that dad got at auctions & gave my wife over the years that are displayed.
I keep the metal painted and the wood soaked with linseed twice a year.
 
   / Old Plow
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#6  
Topzide,
What is Black Star?

Sarg,
What color paint do you use on the metal?
 
   / Old Plow #7  
All mine (wife's) are painted bright red.
 
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#9  
Topzodi,
I like it. Do you think a quart of Black Star will cover the metal of a single bottom plow or would I be better off getting a gallon?
Ahh, the projects never end :)
 
   / Old Plow #10  
I'd get the gallon. You'll find plenty of other items that need a coat. It gives a purplish-black finish without a top coating. (Which isn't needed) I coated the frame of my dually and after I did it a few years back, looked like a new frame! Cleans up easily and environmentally friendly!
 

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