Rusty Tools..?

[John Saxton]

Here's a site on rusty tool treatment as well as other interests. http://www.rusty21.com/[/URL]

Hope this helps.
Cheers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by John Saxton (edited 11 March 2002).]

[This message has been edited by John Saxton (edited 11 March 2002).]

[John Saxton]

Sorry site not coming up...a good site though.

[John Saxton]

Yes Please if'n you'r buyin Stoppers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

I got the site bookmarked and I'll send you a copy if'n yo'all like...for an appropriate glass of sum of that there good oil!!

[Vonrek]

Rusty tools??

Shame on you

[John Saxton]

Chris me ol bloody china...you have a bottle of that there good coonabloody good stuff in Melbourne in'n you're game http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif enuff to turn up and I'll give you the good http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif oil on this here topic...and we'll hic.. have a done deal.

[JackoH]

I dunno! Rusty tools, Randy Cabinet makers. Cabernet drinking Doorstops,Bad tempered Badgers. It's all too much.I'm going to Wagga Wagga Wagga (just in case Iain sees this)
Like General McArthur & Arnie Schwarzeneger.I'll be back!!!
Regards John H. . http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/tongue.gif

[John Saxton]

Originally posted by doors
Johnno mate, you turn up with YOUR rust remover and I will open a bottle (or two) of MY rust remover.... Deal? http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif
I will be suitably armed with a bottle of Margeret River red rust remover for the stoppers and co @ the U-Beaut stand in Melbourne and with with print out of said copy! http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif



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Johnno

[JackoH]

What time is this Great Australian Red tasting session, 'cause I might be persuaded to bring a bottle of GOOD stuff from the Yarra Valley.
Regards John H. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Gino]

What happened to the rust?

John if you should find out an address that works, I'd be most interested.

p.s when is the wood show in Perth as I'm there next week.

regards

Gino

[Gino]

This looks promising.
http://www.liquideng.com.au/corrodip.html

G

[John Saxton]

Gino, as the link to the above treatment did not open here on the BB and as I still have it bookmarked I can print out a copy for you as I did for Stoppers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif if you're interested e-mail me with your snail mail address and I'll get off a copy for you.

Re the Perth WW show...it isn't held until March/April date unsure at this point in time!

Cheers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

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Johnno

[DonN]

liquid engineering rust remove the best since sliced bread. I collect Stanley Planes, some of them are very rusty when I get them, just put them in liquid engineering rust remove and 1 day later rust gone paint still there. Just follow the directions on the bottle and you won't go wrong and no I do not work for Liquid engineering.
DonN

[Gino]

Thanks for the feed back Don, always prefer to hear it from someone whos actually used a product.

Gino

[JaD]

G'day DonN
I was just browsing thru and found your reply & info re cleaning old planes with this liquid engineering stuff. Is that the brand name of it & where is the best place to find it?
I was given a Stanley #45 plane a while back and this product sounds just what I've been looking for to restore this wonderful old tool.


Jon D

[John Saxton]

JaD, I've never tried it personally but many reckon Molasse's is the go with rust removal.
Mind tho, buying it in a quantity to do the job and whether you can use it over and over again needs to be checked out.
Cheers:) HTH

[journeyman Mick]

Molasses works a treat, BUT it stinks something awful! I usually mix it with water about 1 part molasses 2 parts water. Immerse rusty object in mix, hanging on a wire hook to save reaching into the evil smelling gunk. Check every day to start with till you get the hang of how fast your mix works on your amount of rust, it can take weeks. Of course the molasses is slowly fermenting during this time, mind you in colder climes this is probably greatly reduced but in colder climes you probably don't have 4 sugar mills within an hours drive.

Mick

[JaD]

Well thanks for the tip Mick,
but I think I'll give the mollassas the flick.
I think we've moved on a bit since this style
was in vogue, but it might be good to move any unwanted folks from the shed!!!;)

[chia]

other methods i have come across is in australian wood review vol.40. They inc ideas on mechanical methods (grinding,sandblasting etc) Chemical (as most of the replies above) and electrolysis which involves 12 volt battery charger,plastic container,washing soda and water.in the magazine this looks like the friendliest way to remove rust

:)

[Tankstand]

Hi all,

Get this, our laborotory at mitsi has used M.S.G. to de-rust components in the past!

I see why the chinese use it so much, must be good for you.

[Grue]

Back to the serious art of rust removal.

The idea is to convert the rust back to the parent metal not remove it.

Restoring old tools and such is best done by electrolysis.

Rust removal using the Pure Magic (PFM) of electricity is described in detail on http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/rust.htm
Good Stuff.

The term "PFM" refers to electricity and is in general use in the metalworking fraternity.

Glenn

[DanP]

OR:

Get a copy of issue 40 of the Aus Wood Review. Has instructions on how to make your own electrolysis machine using a car battery charger. Looks like a cheap and effective means.

Dan

[rob_tassie]

Good article, comprehensive and even give enviro friendly options like lemon juice etc... HAVE A LOOK-SEE!

[Sir Stinkalot]

Stinky is currently in the process of testing the electrolysis method. I have a few old rustly pliers and spanners that I am trying it out on. I will have the results in a day or two .... I will post a new listing about my findings, with photos, later in the week for those that are interested.

Stinky.

[snappperhead]

have just tried to use the vinegar method as well as the oxalic acid method.

vinegar method was average, removed slight rust but didnt penetrate that well. oxalic acid worked an absolute treat (restored a decrepid old disston tenon saw back to its former glory) and would recommend it to anyone. however after i had rinsed it in water small surface rust appeared almost instantly. i stopped it by applying some oil but since it was my first time i was very surprised at how well it worked.

any tips to help that rust from reforming?

[JackoH]

An aquaintance of mine who is into restoring old steam engines and the like, uses neat molasses. He buys the stuff in 44 gallon drums (or the metric equivalent) from the local stock-feed store. (Farmers use it to help prevent bloat in cattle), and pours it into a great big open top tank. Lowers bloody grest fly wheels and other bits into it with a block and tackle. He leaves them for several days, hauls them out again and steam cleans them. Come up like new. A remarkable transformation.
Just thought you would like to know!:D