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Re: Tools rusting :-(

To: Matt Wehland <mwehland@grayfox.svs.com>, shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Tools rusting :-(
From: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair)
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 20:50:02 -0400
At 10:42 AM 8/4/96 -0500, Matt Wehland wrote:

> I have a nice little Craftsman socket set, the one in the gray carry
> around cases (Hey does this sound familar), and the sockets got wet
> and have started to rust.

> I was wondering what the best thing to do for them?  How do I remove 
>rust from inside the socket and what do I do to stop it?
>

I'd rub some standard motor oil (ie 10w30) all over the sockets.  This
will usually take most of the light rust off.  If not try some very
find sand paper (ie. wet/dry 600 grit).  The only problem with this 
is the sandpaper will scratch the chrome plating.  But if the rust
is too much it is about the only way to go that I know of.

John
John T. Blair  WA4OHZ          email:  jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va                  Phone:  (757) 495-8229

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