Battle Log

[REDL1965]

Hello all,

This piece of tree is from Culps Hill. I just had a question regarding preservation of the wood. I see a lot of these that have been coated with lacquer or epoxy but I'm guessing that's not the way to go. Is there any preservative that won't add a gloss finish but still help protect the piece?

thanks.

Rob

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

Nice cartridge display! I would personally leave it alone. You could possibly use a light coating of renaissance wax.
https://journeymansjournel.wordpress.com/2021/11/12/renaissance-wax-polish/

 

[Cs12pdr]

Leave it just as is.

 

[UCVRelics]

Nice Piece. You can go 2 ways. If its going to stay in the same environment leave it alone or you could turn it into a pen. Here is one I found then had Doc. make me a pen out of it.

Civil War Witness Pens

During 1861-1865 in the United States, trees were present to witness the bloodshed and carnage of the American Civil War

civilwarwitnesspens.com

 

[Seduzal]

Don't touch it! Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just jump right in and enjoy.

 

[Russell]

Yes I agree with the other's , I like it natural looking, really neat piece.

 

[scooter748driver]

Welcome from the Fort Sumter forum! Stop by the fort any time, the sally port is always open.

I would leave it as is if you're going to keep it in a climate controlled environment

 

[redbob]

I agree, if it is still in that good of shape after 159 years, I wouldn't fool with it.