Resurrecting an angel

[thinwater]

Ordinarily I'm no fan of angels, but that's so cool and sailboats are an anachronism anyway! In this case, I say to hell with the science, at least for little while.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

Ordinarily I'm no fan of angels, but that's so cool and sailboats are an anachronism anyway! In this case, I say to hell with the science, at least for little while.

+1

 

[Neeves]

See post #2 �� Edit. Why, when I posted an emoticon provided by the software, does it appear as two question marks?

sorry Vyv,

Most people don't read previous posts - I was agreeing and thought it time your comment was reiterated. I should have referenced your post.

sadly I cannot help with your problem with emoticons

Jonathan

 

[Kukri]

Nice ! Is the square hoopy-thing on the right a combined handle come latch ?

Boo2

I have a twin and yes it is. It’s really well thought through. Drop the handle and the latch closes. The weights are three lead “ biscuits” that fit over the central shaft and are added and subtracted when it is at tte stem head, so no heavy lifting...

As specified by Claud Worth, the slider itself is a perfect semicircle so it never catches on the chain.

 

[NormanS]

When these things were fashionable, and quite common, at least in Scotland, (and when I had no money) I made my own from a huge galvanised thimble. The system had the great advantage that it could be put on, or taken off, without winding chain in or out.

 

[Bryony3]

How should I set about bringing this rather wonderful angel or chum back to its former glory? It is inscribed with the words: Chum Frank Gibson Gorgie Edinburgh.
The metal is mostly iron I presume and there is a lead ingot.
I will be able to grind off the old shackles and replace with new but how should I approach refurbishing the main parts?
Thanks, Doraymefa.

I was wondering are you interested in selling this Anchor weight? If so please could you contact me. Many thanks Martyn

 

[doraymefa]

I was wondering are you interested in selling this Anchor weight? If so please could you contact me. Many thanks Martyn

Sorry but this will be passed on as an heirloom, hopefully a long time from now.

 

[Bryony3]

Sorry but this will be passed on as an heirloom, hopefully a long time from now.

Thank you for your prompt reply. If you know of another one please let me know. Best wishes Martyn

 

[stav]

looks a cool object and a nice job resurrecting it. If I had space on my boat I would carry one.

 

[Neeves]

looks a cool object and a nice job resurrecting it. If I had space on my boat I would carry one.

I think you should read post No 43, just the first 8 words and then post No 2, from Vyv Cox - unless you sail an historic vessel and want it to reflect knowledge/state of the art when your vessel was launched,

I do accept that the need to manhandle a chum/angel will reduce your need and expense for gym attendance - otherwise they are a waste of time and space.



Jonathan

 

[Roberto]

Very nice restoration Have a look here, min 4:00, seems very similar to yours. A so British object

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

Here is the resurrected angel, shotblasted, galvanised, greased and reassembled. I had some fun finding a die for the thread of the central eye-bolt a helpful engineer worked out that the thread is 1/2 inch Whitworth and the job was quickly done. By repeatedly sliding the finished article along the chain,like one of those diabolo child toys, the surface has become smooth and will not cause warp to fray. I will mouse all shackles when used in anger.
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Good work!

 

[doug748]

Good work!

People anchoring to long lengths of rope could usefully ship a chum, in order to avoid taking up large tracts of anchorage in light weather.

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[Iliade]

If the boat is small enough and the angel big enough it could work in its own right as a Phoenician anchor.

Until the biscuits fell off that is... [edit - I see you have addressed that concern.]


We used to use them as roll preventers in storm conditions on a halyard led from the masthead ashore.

 

[CaptainRich]

How should I set about bringing this rather wonderful angel or chum back to its former glory? It is inscribed with the words: Chum Frank Gibson Gorgie Edinburgh.
The metal is mostly iron I presume and there is a lead ingot.
I will be able to grind off the old shackles and replace with new but how should I approach refurbishing the main parts?
Thanks, Doraymefa.

Where did you buy it from, did you restore it?

 

[Binnacle]

Where did you buy it from, did you restore it?

The answer is in the OP's post #25.

 

[CaptainRich]

How should I set about bringing this rather wonderful angel or chum back to its former glory? It is inscribed with the words: Chum Frank Gibson Gorgie Edinburgh.
The metal is mostly iron I presume and there is a lead ingot.
I will be able to grind off the old shackles and replace with new but how should I approach refurbishing the main parts?
Thanks, Doraymefa.

Where can I buy one?

 

[doraymefa]

I don’t think these have been made for many years. I was offered mine by a friend after their family boat had been sold. You might try advertising through your local club or in PBO. Good luck

 

[Kukri]

They are as scarce as hen’s teeth! The lead “biscuits” are even harder to find but on the other hand small scale lead casting is not impossible. Diligent attendance at boat jumbles may lead to results.