Old Tool Restoration

Stumbled across your YouTube videos while scrolling for wildernessoutfitters videos on restoring older found tools and cast iron.

Howdy John, welcome to permies! So have you restored any yet?

Not yet as I've never done it before. Some suggest using vinegar, or diesel. I heard that there are some restoration products that reverse the rust back to the iron or something. Not sure if it is true. Mostly I just clean and oil the tools that are easy to work on.

That counts. I found these barely used Corona loppers out in the rain at a demolition project. I will oil and scrub a little. Most rust will wear off with use.

The most common restoration for me is sharpening. Everything from shovels to knives and scissors can benefit from that.

I do have some tools from yard sales and an ax head I found with my metal detector that are going to need more extensive restoration work, so I need some pointers on how to proceed since I've never gone that far yet.