lopylui Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 After a brain wave this morning I realised the amount of tool heads (axe, hammer, pick) I found as a nipper were more than lumps of rusty metal! They can easily be salvaged and returned to service, so now being older and a little bit wiser im going to make the most of this win win and fix me up some new old tools. P.S any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I think it's citric acid that shifts rust. Edited March 2, 2017 by wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Grinder and Wire Brush drill attachments are your friends here - Don't bother with chemicals, just get the rust off manually. I've started making knives out of knackered old rusty and blackened files - You wouldn't believe how shiny they are under all those layers. All it costs you is a bit of work and a handle. Edit to say - Boot sales are a goldmine for old tools, but be wary if that's all they sell - They can be well aware of their worth. The average punter clearing out their loft or garage lets stuff go for pennies Edited March 2, 2017 by Fatcatsplat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 A tip I was given was to practice bluing on old tools, I have a few blue pliers grips and spanners now and if you go wrong you are not crying over your precious shotgun or rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 A tip I was given was to practice bluing on old tools, I have a few blue pliers grips and spanners now and if you go wrong you are not crying over your precious shotgun or rifle I might have a dabble myself 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange1905 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 white vinegar salt and lemon juice leave the tools in there for a few days east away the rust. then a good wire brushing then put in hot water with bi carb soda for 10 min to neutrino the acid , used this method on an old axe head and some files and other bits brought them up a treat Few methods to add -> WD40, coke (depends levels of rusting) and my favourite - hydrogen chloride, just make sure to wear gloves & good breathing protection and work outdoors, it does really hurt your lungs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Black treacle & water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot1979 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 5 gallon bucket, some scrap bar, copper wire, washing soda and a battery charger. Reverse electrolysis is simple and extremely effective and gets to the bits that a wire brush won't. Especially useful for cleaning the eyes in hafted tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Sand blast them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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