2 Demmitt St. Louis cards Glued to a Toolbox Lid

[cguidi]

Anyone have any ideas how to remove old cardboard from wood? I found this link but am going to be sweating bullets when I get my hands on this piece?

http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...res/nerattowle

I have soaked some stuff in the past but this will be taking things to the next level. I can't help but imagine some of the scraps are from a Polar Bear Wagner

[iggyman]

Congrats on the purchase! I can't help you with the wood + T206 separation, but if you can't find a way to remove the cards yourself and you don't want to keep the lid as is. Perhaps Dick Towle might offer some help. I have never use his services, nor am I even sure if he is still a Net54 member, but if all else fails.

Good luck!

Lovely Day...

Originally Posted by cguidi

Anyone have any ideas how to remove old cardboard from wood? I found this link but am going to be sweating bullets when I get my hands on this piece?

http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...res/nerattowle

I have soaked some stuff in the past but this will be taking things to the next level. I can't help but imagine some of the scraps are from a Polar Bear Wagner

[iggyman]

Okay, never-mind, I see you are aware of Dick Towle's skills. Next time, I will make a mental note to read any links provided before posting stuff.

Lovely Day...

[kmac32]

Are you going to soak the panel? LOL

[jp1216]

Simply resell it as "T206...." and make a quick profit...
I like the idea of trying to extract one Demmitt and preserving the rest.

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Simply resell it as "T206...." and make a quick profit...

+1... that would be an easy double or more (in my opinion) with T206 in the title.

[ruth-gehrig]

You think double or more?? Damn it!! When I bid my max snipe I believed it was a strong price.

[ruth-gehrig]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Simply resell it as "T206...." and make a quick profit...
I like the idea of trying to extract one Demmitt and preserving the rest.

It's interesting that the seller had 1909? 1910? and 1911? in the title but not T206. If he did enough research to know they were produced 1909-1911 why wouldn't he put T206 in there anywhere?

[CobbSpikedMe]

When I first saw the pics in the OP's first post, I didn't really like the piece. After I looked at the auction on eBay and saw the full lid with all the cards, I changed my mind and I really like it in it's entirety. And I agree that displaying it as is on the wall is a great idea. Very unique and special piece.

Best,

AndyH

[3-2-count]

One can only imagine the travels those cards have seen.
If it were mine I would leave it alone and display as is.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

One can only imagine the travels those cards have seen.
If it were mine I would leave it alone and display as is.

+1

[Texxxx]

I agree about leaving it alone and displaying as is. If you do try and soak it, I would take a saw and cut one of the top beaters off and soaking it in water for a couple of hours and see if the glue will let go.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

One can only imagine the travels those cards have seen.
If it were mine I would leave it alone and display as is.

Agreed. Cool piece.

[Vol]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

One can only imagine the travels those cards have seen.
If it were mine I would leave it alone and display as is.

+2

[Rob D.]

Keep it intact, have Beckett slab it.

[David W]

I was bidding on it as well, but my bid was only $383, I didn't want to pay that much for 2 Demmitts I don't think you could get off that tool box lid. I was hoping no one else paid attention to it.

I was just doing some random ebay searches when I found that auction, almost did not take the time to look at the pictures, and when I saw 2 Demmitts, I could not believe it.

[buymycards]

That piece is perfect the way it is. I wouldn't dream of trying to remove the cards.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Keep it intact, have Beckett slab it.

lmao