Rust Removal

[Independent Voter]

I think [ bad thing there ] that y'all are missing the reason for the post. He has removed the rust. Now he just needs to protect the tools.

[TxMusky]

Heat them up and then dip the tool in oil for a day or so. That is how we condition our steel BBQ pits after we build them. Build a big fire in the firebox and the spray peanut or vegetable oil on the steel and let it cool. Seem to work well, kind of like conditioning a cast iron skillet.

[Mike]

Heat them up and then dip the tool in oil for a day or so. That is how we condition our steel BBQ pits after we build them. Build a big fire in the firebox and the spray peanut or vegetable oil on the steel and let it cool. Seem to work well, kind of like conditioning a cast iron skillet.

I've been thinking of doing just that. Coat them with oil and bake them awhile in the gas grill.

I bought a can of Boeshield T-9 to see how well it will work. Reading the instructions, it might work even better baked.

[Mike]

I have determined it will be better just to use a wire brush wheel on my bench grinder for most things. The vinegar and salt is a little too aggressive and removes the chrome, as does my sandblaster. It should be easier to protect the tools with the chrome intact.

I'm going to try a few different things, the Boeshield T9, Butchers wax and maybe baking on some oil.

[TxMusky]

Get the tool hot before putting the oil on it, it will remove the moisture and allow the metal to absorb more of the oil. Then you can bake it as well.

[Truckman]

I've removed rust from guns with 4-ought steel wool and WD-40......Ben

[Sandman]

having fought rust my whole life..

Chrome does not rust. The steel under the chrome rusts> So the rust, not the vinegar ruined the wreches finished.

But it's a moot point.. tools rust< you are screwed.

I wipe my tools with light oil as i clean them and put them away.

Good luck..

[wacojoe]

Point of clarification and errata of mine in #6 above: it is Lowe’s not Home Despot which is selling Craftsman tools now.

[Mike]

I think [ bad thing there ] that y'all are missing the reason for the post. He has removed the rust. Now he just needs to protect the tools.

Yup! I can get the rust off, but it leaves behind bare steel that I want to protect.