How To Remove Rust

So you've let a tool get rusty well don't worry because we have all done it and removing the rust is an easy process keep reading and i will explain. 

whilst looking in one of the outbuildings at my house i came across this very nice old chisel which unfortunately was covered in rust and paint. The handle needed cleaning up as well so i thought this would be a nice project to post onto my blog so lets see what happened.  

 

As you can see this nice 12mm wood chisel is suffering from serious rust and neglect later i will sand and clean up the handle as well. 

 close up of the rust. 

 To remove the rust you will need vinegar I used normal table vinegar but white vinegar works the best you will also need some fine grit sand paper and a toothbrush helps to scrub the rust away.

When you have your vinegar just put the required amount in a container and put in your rusty item, yes its that simple.

 

 Once you have done all that the waiting game starts the time period will depend entirely on the size of your rusted piece usually on smaller pieces it takes 1-3 days. 

After just a few hours you can see the results below

After a few hours you can see that the rust is coming off very easily.

Close up of rust removal. 

Close up of the bottom of the chisel the rust came off better here than the other side. 

 

  After 1 day and some light sanding the worst of the rust has gone I also cleaned up the handle as best I could and the results can be seen below.

 

 Close up of rust removal 

  There is still some light rust on the chisel  but I am happy with the results at this point.

To remove the remainder of the rust I lightly sanded for around 20 minutes and also sanded the handle to remove all the paint and old crusty clear coat that was around the handle.

 unfortunately the ring that goes around the top of the handle was to far gone and after I tried to remove the rust it was apparent that I wasn't going to clean up so I will replace that piece.

 After I sharpened the chisel it is back to a working state and ready to be used again.

I hope this helps you 

Thanks for reading

 

 

 

Top 15 Carpentry Tools

Number 1: Hand Saw                                                      

The most important tool to master before you use a power tool it is of cause the hand saw and no carpenter can rely solely on power tools there are times where a hand saw is needed and in many cases preferred. A good quality hand saw is worth every penny and if looked after properly will last a lifetime. 

Number 2: Tape Measure 

The tape measure commonly available in a 5 metre length but for bigger applications longer tapes are also available. Accuracy is the key to any measurement and taking the time to cut once and measure twice is the key to precise high quality workmanship. 

Number 3: Carpenters Square 

A very useful tool to have the carpenters square is used to mark out right angles and square lines a widely used tool in carpentry and definitely a must have tool. 

Number 4: Spirit Level 

These tools come in various sizes for a variety of applications they will tell you the flatness of a surface and will help you bring a surface to level. Having different sized spirit levels will prepare you for a variety of different applications you may come to work on in carpentry. 

Number 5: Wood Chisel Set

Investing in a high quality set of wood chisels is a must they have many applications in carpentry not just for wood carving they are used to clean out joints and neaten saw cuts. Hardwood handles are are the ones to buy especially if they are capped with metal, as this will keep the handles from becoming damaged from frequent hammering in use. 

Number 6: Screw Driver Set

Not Every job can be done with power tools and occasionally screw drivers are needed to complete the work. Buying the high quality screw drivers will be money well spent when your screw drivers will last you for years before you think about a replacement. 

Number 7: Claw Hammer 

The most basic tool for anyone to own is a claw hammer a blunt flat end for striking and a rounded claw end for removing nails.

Number 8: Sliding Bevel 

This handy little tool is what you need is you have to mark an angle on multiple timbers its simple design makes easy work of this task. 

Number 9: Carpenters Pencils

The best way to mark your work pieces is with a pencil the simplest tool on this list and probably the most important as well for use with marking,  measuring and designing.

Number 10: Wood Mallet

A wooden mallet is used to drive wooden workpieces together. Also used alongside chisels as it will not damage the end like a metal hammer would. 

Number 11: Marking Gauge

A marking gauge is used to mark parallel lines on work pieces ready for it to be cut.

Number 12: Cordless Combi Drill 

This tool allows you to drive screws and drill holes. It is cordless so this tool can be used anywhere with its interchangeable batteries it is standard equipment for any carpenter.

Number 13: Power Drill/ Hammer Drill 

For the jobs that require more power such as drilling deep holes a corded mains power drill is an essential tool of a carpenter.

Number 14: Saw Horse/ WorkMate/ Work Bench 

Giving you the ability to clamp down work pieces and a flat stable surface to work on a work bench is a tool that must not be overlooked.

Number 15: Jigsaw

The Jigsaw allows you to cut curves and patterns in your work piece. Corded jigsaws are more powerful than battery operated ones this is also a dangerous tool if used improperly and care should be taken when using and power saw.














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Vintage Tools Are Useless!!

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog

For my first post i wanted to get my opinions out there for the use of vintage tools which many people believe are useless because they are old.

To prove my point on vintage tools i thought i would use my vintage socket sets to show how they are just as good and sometimes better than modern day tools.

British Made: Tipco 3/8" Dr Socket Set (red) - Bedford 1/2" Dr Socket Set (blue)

First of all in my opinion vintage tools were of a higher quality and much nicer to use than the modern day equivalent

A little  dirty i know but if we take the time to look at the great design of this Tipco ratchet you can see that a lot of thought went into the design of the ratchet.
This is Also the lightest ratchet i have ever owned and this makes the ease of use with this tool very nice and smooth. 

The Bedford design was done with one thing in mind, heavy duty construction the ratchet feels very strong and sturdy when you are using it, it has a very good weight to it also and a flat wide handle for a good grasp. 

 Tipco Storage Box a little rough with the paintwork but still functional at a great size to fit in the hand. 

The nice Tipco logo in the centre of the box.
 

Inside we have the original sticker it came with. 

The Bedford Storage box is a little larger but still a great size, a little more beat up but not terrible. 

The Bedford Logo Reading "Genuine Bedford Sheffield".

Vintage vs Modern  

The price of a high quality modern day equivalent 3/8' Dr set £36.95
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-Socket-Piece-Square-Drive/dp/B0001JZRYY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1437001739&sr=8-3&keywords=socket+set

The price of my Tipco 3/8" Dr set £12.50 Incl Shipping on eBay

The Price of a high quality modern day equivalent 1/2"Dr set £51.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-Socket-Piece-Square-Drive/dp/B0001OZHS0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1437002073&sr=8-6&keywords=socket+set

The price of my Bedford 1/2" Dr Set £16.00 Incl Shipping on ebay

I hope you have enjoyed reading
Thanks