[TheForge] rusty hammers

[Bruce .]

Dave,
Before you try anything elaborate, expensive, or messy, try soaking one
hammer head in vinegar overnight.  Be aware that the moment you remove the
cleaned metal from the vinegar, it will start to rust, so quickly rinse it
with water, maybe with a little baking soda in it.  Then dry it (blot &
warm) and oil it or use whatever you wish to protect it from rusting.
If you don't like this technique, you're out only a couple bucks for
supplies.
Note that the iron acetate in solution might darken or stain the handle, if
that's attached.  Probably no big deal.
Bruce
NJ


On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 1:50 AM Dave Mudge <davemudge1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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