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I borrowed this hand auger for the compound mallet bb. To say thanks to the lender, I cleaned up the auger and bit. Shiny! Hopefully, he will be glad to lend me other tools, since there are several bbs which need tools I don't have (scythe, froe, draw knife, etc.)
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Starting with a rusty, dusty tool
Starting with a rusty, dusty tool
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I used a fine wire brush to remove most of the rust
I used a fine wire brush to remove most of the rust
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Walnut oil was used next to help keep it from rusting
Walnut oil was used next to help keep it from rusting
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Finished, pretty tool. Wish it was mine!! I rather enjoyed using it
Finished, pretty tool. Wish it was mine!! I rather enjoyed using it
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Dave Burton wrote:
Sometimes hand tools get rusty and need some tender loving care. Remove rust from a hand tool, clean it, and then, oil it.  Only use natural methods like vinegar, steel wool, sand paper, etc.  

Some possible hand tools for this BB are:
 - wrenches

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  - use a non-toxic cleaning method like sandpaper, vinegar, etc

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  - rusty tool
  - rust being removed
  - clean and oiled tool
  - description of oil and cleaning method used



I had to look hard to find a rusty tool but, alas, I found a 11/16 wrench that was rusty throughout. I used 150grit sandpapper, wiped it down with vinegar, then wiped it down with flaxseed oil.
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Note: rust no more!

 
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I pick up these dividers at an estate sale this week. Nice that it had the thumb screw that's missing half the time. In working order but stiff, rusty , and worthy of some attention. I thought some steel wool and a sanding block would do the job but found some thicker spots of rust and switched to the wire wheel on my grinder. I am fond of patina so don't really like going all the way to bright metal but the results were still rather satisfying. It still shows some character too.  Worked the hinge back and forth with some 3-in-1 oil from the ancient bottle I've had for years. Worked it until it loosened up and stopped exuding rusty oil then gave the whole tool a light coat. Good as new...
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as found
as found
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close up, unreadable makers mark
close up, unreadable makers mark
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disassembled for scrubbin'
disassembled for scrubbin'
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succumbing to the temptation of speed
succumbing to the temptation of speed
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cleaned up. ready for reassembly and oil
cleaned up. ready for reassembly and oil
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ta-da!
ta-da!
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legible makers mark, Sargent & Co! also a previous owners name stamp that wasn't detected beforehand
legible makers mark, Sargent & Co! also a previous owners name stamp that wasn't detected beforehand
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Note: I hearby certify this complete.  Nice job bringing a beautiful old tool back into service.

 
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Minimum requirements:
 - use a non-toxic cleaning method like sandpaper, vinegar, etc

To get certified for this BB, post the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
 - rusty tool
 - rust being removed
 - clean and oiled tool
 - description of oil and cleaning method used



Last summer, a friend of mine saw my manual screwdrivers, and mentioned how cool she thought they were. So, when I spotted one at a thrift store, I knew I had to get it for her!

But, I didn't want to give it to her all rusty. I was sure there must be a badge bit for restoring a tool, and low-and-behold there is!

I used vinegar, a steel brush, some sandpaper and paper to polish, and tung oil, and an old cut up t-shirt as a rag.
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Screwdriver before
Screwdriver before
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Vinegar and steel brush to scrub off the rust
Vinegar and steel brush to scrub off the rust
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The tool is getting less rusty, and I'm getting more rusty!
The tool is getting less rusty, and I'm getting more rusty!
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Time to oil with tung oil!
Time to oil with tung oil!
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So shiny!
So shiny!
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Note: I hearby certify this complete.  Looks great!

 
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This poor hatchet has seen better days! I soaked it in vinegar for 2 days, then scrubbed it with steel wool. I oiled it with walnut oil for now. Next I will sharpen it, but that's another BB.
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Note: Looks great - nice work!

 
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