Feb 3, 2022 · What would be the best/cheapest way to clean old tools with surface rust? Sockets, Wrenches, Hammers, all that..I've heard of vinegar but i dont want to ruin anything.

Apr 16, 2018 · Vinegar was even worse at discoloring tools but was also great at cheap rust removal. Keeping the tools rust free after an evaporust bath is frustrating though. It seems like tools are …

Jan 2, 2025 · Went to a yard sale on Sunday Distant room in the basement, a lot of random and rusty staff. Dragged 3 very rusty tool boxes from under the working bench and went through the whole …

Nov 9, 2011 · Thank you all for your suggestions, as I stated when I did a search all I got were generic answers because people posted "rust removal from tools", not what type of tool they wanted to …

Dec 28, 2009 · I like to clean parts like these this way to get the rust off. I let it clean then I clean the residue off usually by taking a fine steel wool or scotchbrite to the part.

Nov 30, 2025 · I would like to clean it up and get all the rust off of it. I would prefer not to have to remove it from the stump. Can someone tell me the best way to approach this. I got some great advise from …

Jan 28, 2011 · I have have good luck using an orange-based degreaser cleaning solution (gentle) to get grease, grime and surface rust off of really old tools and boxes, without damaging paint or finishes.

Jul 13, 2016 · I found a run down home having a garage sale whereby the Father had died and the son was selling all the contents off. Most of the contents in my mind should have put in the dumpster but I …

Feb 20, 2019 · Good question. Oil is not good for a woodworking bench or for any woodworking project. I should have elaborated more. After an overnight soak in 3 in 1, I wipe the parts well with a cotton …

Mar 28, 2012 · If just rusty or dirty, clean them up with a good dip in evaporust (if rusty) or some keroscene ,gasoline, brakekleen, parts wash (if dirty/greasy) to get the rust or petroleum goo off of …