In my opinion, the best way to clean rust from old tools is to use the
electrolytic method. It is easy, inexpensive, relatively quick, and (best of
all) you don't have to disassemble the tools. Do a Google search for "tool
cleaning electrolytic" or similar, and you will find detailed instructions.
The most important part of the whole thing is that you have to protect the
surface after it has been de-rusted, or it will rust quickly.
Mike
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> Spent the day cleaning out Grandpas old barn. We found a cache of old
> tools, planes, drill bits, files, saws, hammers etc. etc etc. Lots of great
> old tools ranging in age from twenty years old to a hundred or more.
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> They all have a rusty patina (and in some cases a thick coating of rust)
> from being stored in wood boxes in a barn with no heat. They are also quite
> dirty.
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> Any thoughts on cleaning these pieces to prepare them for sale or personal
> use?
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> Thanks
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> Gary K.
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