Damon Shields has just opened a very nice new web site:

http://ushandcuffs.com/index.html

In a addition to a nice collection of handcuffs, Damon has posted pictures of his other police collectibles including a very nic collection of lanterns.

Check it out.
Congratulations Damon on a nice new site.

Joe

Great new web site. Lots of good information.
Let me know if you want me to put a link on my site.
Stan

A very very nice website. You deserves congratulations.
Of course a great pleasure too to read some new informations.
If you are interested I will be also happy to put your website address on mine.( http://menottescollection.net part "other collections")
Welcome among the handcuffs collectors who show the collections thanks to internet. All collectors are always happy to have a glance at other nice collections like yours :0)


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Very nice site.....I just added it to my favorites. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers, Mike

Very nice website!

Thanks Joe and to all for your kind words.

I'm also preparing a web site, but slow in learning about this
stuff. Not sure I know what direction I want it to go
(Houdini, restraints, promote my magic performances, ...).
Anyway, I believe Damon will be joining us in Indy, so many
of us will have a chance to meet him. I'm looking forward to the convention, and for those who aren't going, it's not too
late! Holiday Inn East, 6990 E. 21st St., Indianapolis,
Sat & Sun April 25-26. Most of us are coming in the Friday
before convention. HOpe to see you all there.

Damon, Great site, congratulations.
Best Wishes to all, John Bushey

I already have a table and should be there.

Howy
Cincy

Petchi, I like your part on restoration. Could you explain how you do it (in English, my French is a little too rusty). I have a whole bag o'cuffs that could use an acid bath.

Cheers
Nils

Congratulations on a fine site with some really great pieces! I'm wishing you continued success with your project. Regards, Paul

Thanks Paul and John. Still a long way to go both collecting and learning. I a apppreciate the support. Hope to meet you all at Indy.

Nils

It is very easy and the result will be fantastic
With GOOGLE you will find with the word ELECTROLYSIS

Below a diagram for your help


With the photo on my website you will understand now the intructions


Anyway have a glance at this french website. By looking just the pics you will understand easily

http://id19p.over-blog.com/article-5643668-6.html

Last very importante thing: OPEN THE WINDOWS !!!! The room has to be ventilated

Better use ELECTROLYSIS outdoor or in a garage or barn. I made the mistake to try it in the kitchen (on Napoleonic grenade fragments not handcuffs). And the effect was that after 5 hours the whole kitchen was covered with very fine white powder (evaporated NaOH*). Needless to say that my wife was not happy!

I prefer HEDP-60 to clean rusted cuffs.

Best regards,
Guenter

*NaOH is a better electrolyte than washing soda