Feb 3, 2022 · What would be the best/cheapest way to clean old tools with surface rust? Sockets, Wrenches, Hammers, all that..I've heard of vinegar but i dont want to ruin anything.

Apr 16, 2018 · Vinegar was even worse at discoloring tools but was also great at cheap rust removal. Keeping the tools rust free after an evaporust bath is frustrating though. It seems like …

Jan 2, 2025 · Went to a yard sale on Sunday Distant room in the basement, a lot of random and rusty staff. Dragged 3 very rusty tool boxes from under the working bench and went through …

Nov 30, 2025 · I would like to clean it up and get all the rust off of it. I would prefer not to have to remove it from the stump. Can someone tell me the best way to approach this. I got some …

Nov 9, 2011 · Thank you all for your suggestions, as I stated when I did a search all I got were generic answers because people posted "rust removal from tools", not what type of tool they …

Dec 28, 2009 · I like to clean parts like these this way to get the rust off. I let it clean then I clean the residue off usually by taking a fine steel wool or scotchbrite to the part.

Jan 2, 2025 · The big Channellocks, Diamond K36 pliers, Stanley cat's paw and a rusty Pritzlaff Hardware wrench. The advertised "man stuff" at the next sale was mostly rusty farm tools, and …

Jan 28, 2011 · I have have good luck using an orange-based degreaser cleaning solution (gentle) to get grease, grime and surface rust off of really old tools and boxes, without damaging paint …

Jan 2, 2025 · Homemade block plane, cast iron block and tackle, and, in the wooden box: Lufkin 515 wide base depth gauge. A little rusty, and not all of the rods are there, but it should clean …

Sep 17, 2025 · I know some folks use vinegar rather than rust remover. I want to try that on an old pipe wrench. Do you use the vinegar straight, or diluted? And how long do you leave the tool …