2006-07-26 18:39:04 · 11 answers · asked by briggster15 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
steel wool and some type of oil
2006-07-26 18:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by angry mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a drill and a wire wheel. You can strip rust off pretty fast this way.
Remember, wear saftey goggles as the wire from the wheel, will "flake off" and it CAN and WILL stick in your eyes, if it hits it!!
Afterwards, hit it with some type of oil to protect it from further rust.
Personally, I like to hit it with some krylon spray paint. This way, no oxygen can get to the iron and rust it. Since its a tool, and going to be used, I wouldnt bother priming it first...
If its a shovel, I would dip it in oil first, then put it away, hanging it up, after you sharpen it, of course, so you dont have to start right out and sharpen it in the Spring.
Woodworking tools? Keep them in a place with a dehumidifier so that they wont rust, and hit them with a small wipe of oil...(WD-40 stinks to high heaven, so dont use that if its in a basement or something like that)...
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-07-26 23:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes WD-40 Works the best. empty a whole can in a cheep plastic dish (large enugh for your tools to fit into) and let your tools soak for around an hour or so. not only will this loosen up the rust it will lube any moving parts like in a ratchet.
2006-07-26 22:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by cheyenne32303 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi QT, My congrats on your desire to restore these wonderful workhorses of the kitchen. You have received a wealth of excellent advice on revitalizing a essential tool of "kozy" kitchens of the past. I for one would never consider anything else for frying (chicken, beef or pork), sauteeing or cornbread. Let me add that one should have a separate pan for fish. These amazing even-tempered conductor of heat are unmatched in todays hi-tech, tefloned and stainless kitchens. Anyway, most everyone gave you very good advice, but I think chef-to-one gave you most of the basics, and then some. I for one LOVE the idea of getting a old pan SANDBLASTED!!! (and for only $2, not in LA), I agree never to use soap or scour your pan after using. Hot water and a nylon scrubber should suffice. Just be certain to wipe it dry before storing. Wiping a little more oil on it is a good idea too. You may use acidic foods, but quickly fry/sautee them, do not allow them to sit in the pan for any length of time. This will "cook" through your seasoning. In closing, I will leave you with one of my best steak tips. Get the pan "super hot", sprinkle with salt (nothing else) and throw a steak on that baby, sprinkle more salt on the top and turn and cook to your liking. Remove to warm plate, add a tbs of butter and let sit covered 5 mins. Then chow down.
2016-03-16 06:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navel Jelly, wire brush and then lubricate with WD-40 or similar rust preventive
2006-07-26 22:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by bill e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the tools in question are truely iron, get some parrifin wax, melt it in an ole pot and coat your tools in it. after coating them, put them on the bbq grill for a half hour or so.......or bake it in the oven at 500 degrees for a half hour......this will produce alot of smoke but when u get done the nice black finish will be there
2006-07-28 11:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coca Cola.
2006-07-26 18:47:06 · answer #7 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak tools in original Coca Cola....it eats the enamel off your teeth so rust is easy
2006-07-26 18:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 will clean and condition your rusty tools.
2006-07-26 20:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On our antiques, we used sandpaper and oiled them down with machine oil. Made them look nice.
2006-07-26 22:31:11 · answer #10 · answered by alabamalady813 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋