[TheForge] rusty hammers

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Hey Dave,Before you go spending money on fancy rust removers, try cheap old white vinegar, about $2 for a gallon.  Try one hammer first to see if it works, soak with head submerged overnight, then wash it off with hot water and wipe dry.  I did several woodworking tools this way and worked well.regards,Mike SchermerhornBoston

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Mudge <davemudge1 at gmail.com>
To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, Mar 6, 2019 1:50 amthis
Subject: [TheForge] rusty hammers

I've been pretty much out of my forge for some time now. Rebuilding a house
by my self for the last 3 years and doing other stuff before that. Well the
house is nearly finished and I am looking forward to getting back into
blacksmithing. I have about 150 hammers and handled top and bottom tools as
well as a variety of hardy tools that have all become victims of the
Southeastern Louisiana humidity. (shop is not airtight) It only rained
twice this winter. Once for 45 days and then again for 35 days... :-)  All
of these tools and many more are rusty. I am looking for some way to remove
or otherwise neutralize the rust without having to power-wire brush each
and every one. I would be grateful for any and all suggestions.
dave m
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