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This rusty tool came my way as part of a bundle of other tools. A good example of the power of electrolysis. I use a old fashioned battery charger, from about the 1970's Set to 12Vdc, with the positive to the Anodes. Normally scrap steel. Don't use copper wire to old the parts, it...

This is a wall Mount Tilley lamp, well a very tired one. The seals are shot, this means the Alloy valve will weld it self to the brass fuel tube. White vinegar will help break the corrosion, but gentle heat was used. The pump was in a similar way. New seals, washers and a spring had it...

Soak in Citric acid, dry well and oil. Or use Electroylis to do the same.

Over night.

Todays Cast Iron Blackening results. As I got it. Paint stripping tool. Paint removed and now to remove the deep rust. When hot I applied my trusted bee's wax and linseed oil mix.

When I saw a room being done in Longleat, theses were the steps. Clean room, apply dust sheets, open windows. Rig a access platform from outside in. Seal door from outside. Wash floor with stong soap. wash with fresh water and dry. Clean floor with a meths wash. Then a 12"cabinet scraper on...

Do not run it on any other fuel than what it is designed for. I know. Those brazing torches are great. but spares are going through the roof.