old hand tools + ammo box

[schloff]

I would think the box alone would be worth this:

http://wksr.com/wksr.php?rfc=src/swapitem.php&id=188554

Maybe it's time I ventured out to take a look?

[phi1l]

It losk like you would have to let it soak several hours in Naval Jelly or CLR to find out.

[Hoover]

another method is toplace the metal portions in open container and add white vinegar. It works well, just don't do it in an enclosed area.

[Rance]

Mollassas will work on the rust too.

[schloff]

Mollassas will work on the rust too.

Mollassas? Never heard of that trick.

I haven't made the drive out there to look at the tools yet. Too many irons in the fire lately. I'm willing to bet there's some gems hiding in that box, though.

[billwmeyer]

I had an uncle that had a machine shop. He would buy old metalworking machines that were old and neglected and use Coca Cola to un-stick the frozen parts. He said it was the best solvent you could get, and cheaper. The trick he said was knowing when to flush out the pop before the sugar started setting up.

Bill

[Hoakie]

Being an Electrochemist, my favorite method for removing rust is the electrolytic one

http://www.instructables.com/id/Elec...val-aka-Magic/

[pelligrini]

Yep, I like doing it that way when possible. It doesn't discolor the metal like other methods can either.

[Rance]

Mollassas? Never heard of that trick...

http://tinyurl.com/27dfq98