Blocks materials

[Messis]

Did blocks in the 18th century had metal parts?

 

[Uwek]

Definitely YES

 

[Messis]

Thx Uwek. I guess the pin and the sheaves were metal? I am thinking maybe the eye also? And I believe those metal parts were iron or some other metal?

 

[Messis]

Was just said the sheaves were wooden, Lignum vitae. The pin was metal due to wood's high friction. A metal pin and maybe in a metal bush did the trick. Was it iron or was it bronze? That I dont know.

 

[DocBlake]

Rust and corrosion would be an issue with iron. I’d guess bronze.

 

[Messis]

Logical! Still iron stronger.Thank you