Cleaning Cast Iron
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I'd like to learn more about electrolysis, I've got a lot of rusty stuff from the house fire, is there a place to get plans for a home unit?
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PaulComment
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A google search on electrolysis will give you a bunch of links. I ended up using a couple lengths of rebar, a large plastic storage container, and my battery charger. I used some sodium carbonate I got at HD in the pool supplies.Last edited by pelligrini; 02-04-2010, 02:43 PM.ErikComment
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Guys, not to hijack the thread, but has anyone ever used a cold gun blueing process on their tool tops?
I have a newer Powermatic table saw and a pretty old Parks band saw that I'd like to keep in nice condition with minimal effort.
This would permenently render the iron rustproof, and be not nearly as tempermental to moisture. It would make the tops almost black, but so what?
Just bouncing teh question off you fellers. Heck, I don't even know if it would work on an iron top. I know what it does to steel, and have had very good luck with it.Comment
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From what I understand, bluing is not very rugged. If your tools are going to sit over in the corner & mostly just looked at, you might consider bluing. But you can expect it to be worn off quickly if the they are used often.
Here's a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_%28steel%29Comment
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Don, aka Pappy,
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Fools because they have to say something.
PlatoComment
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Few more questions for the experienced:
What solution of sodium carbonate (x cups per gal, teaspns)
I would think it is an outside job due to the hydrogen/oxygen
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PaulComment
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The gas emmission is minimal. I do smaller parts in a plastic tub inside. Larger parts I are done outside simply to make it easier to empty and clean up the tank. The used water looks nasty but is safe to the environment.
Using straight sodium carbonate I mixed about 1/4 cup in a 15 gal tank. If you arfe using Arm & Hammer Washing Soda you would need more.Don, aka Pappy,
Wise men talk because they have something to say,
Fools because they have to say something.
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Stopped by HD at lunch, no Na carbonate, only pond supplies. Lowes web site shows AquaChem shock treatment, is that it? Do you have a brand name?
I'd like to get this going this weekend and I live 30 miles from town.
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