[Milsurplus] Rust Removal

[Mike Hanz]

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/