A few more wins

[Pvt_Ryan]

Finally they have arrived.

Any tips on the restore (esp removing rust) welcome..

Frameclamp:

Stanley No. 5

Stanley No. 220

 

[AndyT]

Finally they have arrived.

Any tips on the restore (esp removing rust) welcome..

If I were you I'd give them a quick dunk in citric acid where particularly rusty and go over with a brass wire brush.

Best descriptions of using citric acid are probably on Alf's blog:

http://cornishworkshop.blogspot.com/search?q=citric

 

[Pvt_Ryan]

Where would I be able to buy it?

Edit.. Ok it does seem like I can just use the health food rubbish or a lemon.. Was expecting to have to buy it in a solution.

Edit2: http://www.homehydro.co.uk/index.php/es ... re=default

Looks like the puppy... Will convert the Rust (iron oxide) to Iron Phosphate which will will actually protect the lower layers.. Also it won't eat the steel / iron at any meaningful rate.

 

[AndyT]

Home brew shops sell bags of crystals. There have also been postings on here with reports of good results from using supermarket vinegar from their basics ranges. Phosphoric acid (as in coke) is also said to be good.

 

[Pvt_Ryan]

Here is the current state of the bottom. I think one more going over with 60 grit should remove the last of the pitting.

 

[Pvt_Ryan]

Fully restored & sharpened..

 

[AndyT]

Very nice. Back into the state they would be in if well-used and properly looked after - as I'm sure they will be from now on!

 

[jimi43]

Great start there my friend!

I am so glad I am not the only one here who is completely bonkers!

:wink:

Jim