Rust removal.........

[Condor]

How about some Rust Removal cleaning tips advise.. I have some steel tools that I need to remove rust from.. A steel router table and my 6" Jointer.. Have not used them in a while and need to remove the rust... Any and all tips are appreciated..

[eyeQ]

dremel and sandpaper... or

Evapo-Rust Super Safe Rust Remover
:)

[carl01]

brillo pads work great for rust on everything

[knob]

wire disc on a circular grinder would work well for the large areas and the tiny tight spots

[Condor]

Thanks.. Yup I just wanted to avoid all that elbow grease..you know the lazy way....Lol........ Someone stated that Lime/lemon juice and Salt.. I have plenty of limes..I will check that Evapo-Rust thingy Q.. thx........

[eyeQ]

the best thing to do is sell it and buy a new one with more updated features:)

[Cooter-Brown]

A-jacks and a showering pad,then oil them properly :)

[sneerboy]

Professional toilet bowl cleaner, 23 percent hydrochloric acid. Rubber gloves and face mask required. Don't breathe fumes. Neutralize with baking soda. Sharpens files too, don't overdo it though.

[zoogor]

spray them down good with fluid film or rust check spray and let them sit for a day or two. scrub them down with a rag. it wont get all the rust but it does a pretty good job.

[Condor]

Thanks for the tips I will "chew" on all of them and will try and go the easiest way......And "Q" if I could afford a new one I would...Very poor.............http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd195/mocat_album/smilies/connie_mexican.gif............here......... lol

[sneerboy]

Thanks for the tips I will "chew" on all of them and will try and go the easiest way......And "Q" if I could afford a new one I would...Very poor.............http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd195/mocat_album/smilies/connie_mexican.gif............here......... lol

Don't forget, I'm old, wise, and lazy. I know the shortcuts. :)

[buggyman]

Naval Jelly. Works every time. The chrome headlights on my buggy were rusty. Put it on with a paint brush. Wait 10 minutes. Wash off with a hose. Repeat if needed. Then WAX it.

[anyonomus]

There is a product called CLR..that will remove the rust from the tools.
Basically is 20 % hydrocloric acid as mentioned by sneer above

[Condor]

Thanks again..Any, I have read the FAQ on CLR and unfortunately it cannot be used on Cast Iron..

[buggyman]

Naval Jelly can be used on cast iron.

[Condor]

I saw that Buggy where do I get that???...thx in advance...

Edit.. Nevermind I see Lowe's has it thanks!! Will give it shot..

[anyonomus]

Thanks again..Any, I have read the FAQ on CLR and unfortunately it cannot be used on Cast Iron..

Your table saw is not made of cast iron.. it is "cast steel" different metal altogether.. Cast steel is non-porous metal while cast iron is porous and will absorb the CLR..
CLR will remove the rust and then a light coat of oil will prevent it from instantly rusting again.
The CLR will remove all traces of oil hence my caution to oil immediately after use.

[Condor]

I read the specs on my Delta Unisaw and it dis say "Cast Iron".. I basically wanted to remove the rust the 'lazy man's" way...lol.. I have done with "elbow Grease" before and it's time consuming and well you know.. That's why I am trying to find the easiste way as I have other tools also that have been hibernating for the winter.. Hehehe.. Cheers Any.........

[NOKIA™]

lazy way is sand blasting...

a small sandblasting kits available in the market ...u hook it up to ur lil teeny weeny air compressor and blast away...look in sears

http://s.sears.com/is/image/Sears/00916707000

[Condor]

lazy way is sand blasting...

a small sandblasting kits available in the market ...u hook it up to ur lil teeny weeny air compressor and blast away...look in sears

http://s.sears.com/is/image/Sears/00916707000

That's kind of the way I have been doing it but with a sander...lol.. We have a little place called harbor Freight tools.. Cheap Chinese stuff maybe I will find one there.......