[ARC5] [Milsurplus] Rust Removal

[J. Forster]

Hi Mike,

I was not trying to sharpen a dull file. This one was essentially NOS, but
had rust patches, which the lemon juice removed.

I also did a small crescent wrench and some screwdrivers.

-John

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> On 3/1/2012 6:04 PM, J. Forster wrote:
>> I got some tools wet inadvertantly and they rusted some. I remembered
>> that
>> lemon juice could be used to remove surface rust, so I tried it on a
>> mill
>> file. And, it works !!
>>
>> Practically speaking, I put the file in a ZipLok bag and added some Real
>> Lemon and let it sit overnight. It looks like new! It does give off a
>> kinda funky smell though.
>
> It does indeed work, John.  But if you want to see the array of opinions
> on the matter, try
> http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general/sharpening-files-anybody-done-231799/
>
>