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November 23, 2014 at 7:52 pm #221587
staker
ProI like to use a citric acide tank it’s safe and can use it indoors
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November 23, 2014 at 7:56 pm #221591I generally use a wire wheel on my bench grinder when necessary. Truthfully, it’s not often I do so.
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InstagramNovember 23, 2014 at 8:13 pm #221596staker
ProI did this drill press
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November 23, 2014 at 8:43 pm #221619THAT looks good. Citric tank? What’s your mix?
I typically use Evaporust…but I’m also usually working on much smaller pieces like handplanes, and….handplanes 😀Lurking Hit and Run poster.
November 23, 2014 at 8:54 pm #221627staker
ProI don’t measure that tank has about 3 cups, I also mix up a spray bottle. Its about $10 a kilo
November 23, 2014 at 9:41 pm #221652Skillman
ProI just used the WD-40 rust remover . Worked okay on certain metals . My try that bath that you use . Looks like it cleaned the rust off good .
Always willing to learn .
November 23, 2014 at 9:47 pm #221654I just used the WD-40 rust remover . Worked okay on certain metals . My try that bath that you use . Looks like it cleaned the rust off good .
😀 Thinkin’ of giving that old Skil a washdown now?
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November 25, 2014 at 1:01 am #222385Anonymous
InactiveI did this drill press
Holy Crap what a difference, I’ve never had good luck with any citrus cleaner. how many years did you have to bathe that drill in that tub LOL? I guess the proof is in the puddin right there, What’s your recipe?
BTW, Great looking drill press. It looks very familiar, Except mine has a shorter mast
November 25, 2014 at 5:06 am #222428I use 3 methods depending on what it is
1. Bead Blaster, fast and thorough
2. WD-40 Rust Remover this is a soak thourough but takes 24 hours. You need a container to big enough for the part.
3. Feed Molasses mixed 20 parts water to 1 part Feed Molasses. I keep a 5 gal bucket ready with this mixture in it. dump in the parts and a week or so later no rust.
They all work, just depends on what I need at the time. The soaks do not change the base metal appearance, while bead blasting leaves a bit of sheen or a slight finish to the surface.
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Fayetteville, NCNovember 25, 2014 at 10:03 am #222559staker
ProI buy the citric acid at a wine making shop, there should be no grease on your parts, I left the drill parts about a week. I seen the molasses on utube works great also. What I like about the baths is you are not creating that fine rust dust. I have a sand blaster never used it yet, have the bandsaw I want to blast and paint, but hate to take apart a good functional machine. Never seen the wd rust remover.
November 25, 2014 at 10:51 am #222568A wire wheel and WD-40 after for most things.
Bert
November 25, 2014 at 1:15 pm #222626Anonymous
InactiveI use 3 methods depending on what it is
1. Bead Blaster, fast and thorough
2. WD-40 Rust Remover this is a soak thourough but takes 24 hours. You need a container to big enough for the part.
3. Feed Molasses mixed 20 parts water to 1 part Feed Molasses. I keep a 5 gal bucket ready with this mixture in it. dump in the parts and a week or so later no rust.
They all work, just depends on what I need at the time. The soaks do not change the base metal appearance, while bead blasting leaves a bit of sheen or a slight finish to the surface.
I buy the citric acid at a wine making shop, there should be no grease on your parts, I left the drill parts about a week. I seen the molasses on utube works great also. What I like about the baths is you are not creating that fine rust dust. I have a sand blaster never used it yet, have the bandsaw I want to blast and paint, but hate to take apart a good functional machine. Never seen the wd rust remover.
Wow we have a wine making shop around here, On the no grease comment are you saying to remove the grease before the bath? I used to always glass bead my stuff but I don’t have access to one anymore, This molasses idea is new to me also.
November 25, 2014 at 1:21 pm #222628Skillman
ProI just used the WD-40 rust remover . Worked okay on certain metals . My try that bath that you use . Looks like it cleaned the rust off good .
Thinkin’ of giving that old Skil a washdown now?
That would be one idea . Not sure how it would clean aluminum thow .
Always willing to learn .
November 25, 2014 at 1:23 pm #222630I did this drill press
I am amazed how clean that looks . I have a few tools that need to be done including my drill press.
November 25, 2014 at 3:00 pm #222663staker
ProOn the no grease comment are you saying to remove the grease before the bath?
Yes clean the grease off
November 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm #222664WOW, some great tips. I especially like the citric acid and the feed molasses. VERY COOL.
Thanks!
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!November 26, 2014 at 12:32 am #222870Man that drill looks great! Have you ever considered painting it bright red??
November 26, 2014 at 12:41 am #222878staker
Prono not into red
November 26, 2014 at 5:03 am #222925Wow that finished drill press looks very nice.
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Fayetteville, NCNovember 26, 2014 at 5:16 am #222930I’m use to just using a wire wheel also on a grinder to clean rust off various stuff. Great ideas and tips for making a bath though, looks like it worked like a charm.
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