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| mattinker:
--- Quote from: MikeA on April 08, 2011, 01:27:18 PM ---Hello Saw, There are a number of ways, one of the easiest being just drop it into some white vinegar and let is sit for a few days - will get rid of the rust and not harm the metal. The other very effective non-destructive route is electrolysis (a Google search for rust + electrolysis will give you about 400K responses, many with detailed instructions. Best, Mike --- End quote --- Mike, Thanks for the vinegar tip, I've never heard of it as a rust remover before, well, I've only been metalworking for the last fourty five years, so it shows, you can always learn something! I have a surface plate that I got out of a skip (dumpster), it had been used as the base for a machine, so it comes complete with threaded holes that I could do without but the price was right! It's 50cm x 30cm which would mean a lot of vinegar in a tub, so a rag soaked in white vinegar spread out on the top over night, the whole thing in a plastic bag (I hate the smell of vinegar), the rag changed from white to a nice rust brown! time for a wash down and some chainsaw oil before I scrape it in! Thanks again, Matthew |
| MUDDAWG:
I know im late here on this subject , but heres a link to an article on electrolytic rust removal great process but nothing beats a wire wheel when its needed now mike http://www.binderplanet.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=Electrolytic+Rust+Removal |
| cegreen:
I don't know whether it's available outside the U.S., but I second AR1911's suggestion of Evapo-Rust. It really works wonders! (I have no affiliation - just a satisfied customer.) In the U.S., some auto parts stores have it, and it's available through amazon.com and eBay. Highly recommended! I should mention that I've used vinegar, molasses, and electrolysis, among other approaches, and Evapo-Rust is by far the fastest and easiest method. The results are amazing, and it only affects the rust, not the base metal. Note that, for best results and longest life of the solution, the parts should be degreased before using Evapo-Rust, which can be re-used repeatedly. -Chris |
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