I read the thread on Sylvan's vise plight and there was mention of
electrolysis, so I found out what it was (DAGS, thanks) and put my
evil plan into action. To make sure I didn't mess up anything
important, I used an old lawn mower blade (negative lead) and a piece
of reinforcing steel. Hooked up the ol' battery charger on 2 amps and
let 'er run for a few hours.
Holy cow! It's magic! Some kind of voodoo went on in that bucket and
now I have a lawnmower blade that's (half) perfectly rust free! I was
so impressed with the results that I sprayed a little WD40 on the
clean half and brought it with me to work to show all my coworkers
this Amazing Electrochemical Process!
I'm sorry to say, they weren't impressed by a half-rusty lawnmower
blade. I explained to them that this is totally non-abrasive, doesn't
remove any extra material, and is potentially explosive. Nothing.
Not even the Zero-Elbow-Grease argument brought them around.
However, my enthusiasm is undampened. Next is a pipe wrench. Then, a
hand plane (Stanley smallish jack plane--a cheapo, I'm sure) so that I
can try *again* to sharpen and tune one. Hell, I even called up my
Paw In Law and asked him if he had any rusty tools he needed
electrolyzed.
Perhaps this is less amazing than I am giving it credit for. But
after a lifetime of wire brushes, steel wool and naval jelly that
didn't work, I am totally impressed.
Okay, I've taken my Ritalin and I'm ba-ba-back to normal.
-Phil Crow
You need to join my work group. I just discovered this miracle too and
soaked a plane for a few hours. Fortunately I took before photos.
Yesterday I took my photos and derusted plane to work and killed most of the
day showing it off. I think after this weekend Seattle will be rust-free...
But, maybe YOUR experience will be a reminder to you about why you come here
to talk this stuff. Anyone here who has seen the Voodoo Magic understands
you perfectly.
--
Larry C in Auburn, WA
"Phil Crow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I read the thread on Sylvan's vise plight and there was mention of
> electrolysis, so I found out what it was (DAGS, thanks) and put my
> evil plan into action. To make sure I didn't mess up anything
> important, I used an old lawn mower blade (negative lead) and a piece
> of reinforcing steel. Hooked up the ol' battery charger on 2 amps and
> let 'er run for a few hours.
>
> Holy cow! It's magic! Some kind of voodoo went on in that bucket and
> now I have a lawnmower blade that's (half) perfectly rust free! I was
> so impressed with the results that I sprayed a little WD40 on the
> clean half and brought it with me to work to show all my coworkers
> this Amazing Electrochemical Process!
>
> I'm sorry to say, they weren't impressed by a half-rusty lawnmower
> blade. I explained to them that this is totally non-abrasive, doesn't
> remove any extra material, and is potentially explosive. Nothing.
> Not even the Zero-Elbow-Grease argument brought them around.
>
> However, my enthusiasm is undampened. Next is a pipe wrench. Then, a
> hand plane (Stanley smallish jack plane--a cheapo, I'm sure) so that I
> can try *again* to sharpen and tune one. Hell, I even called up my
> Paw In Law and asked him if he had any rusty tools he needed
> electrolyzed.
>
> Perhaps this is less amazing than I am giving it credit for. But
> after a lifetime of wire brushes, steel wool and naval jelly that
> didn't work, I am totally impressed.
>
> Okay, I've taken my Ritalin and I'm ba-ba-back to normal.
>
> -Phil Crow
The setup I made in a 5 gal pail gets used all the time. It really is a
labor saving and non polluting way of removing rust.
Tim
Phil Crow wrote:
> I read the thread on Sylvan's vise plight and there was mention of
> electrolysis, so I found out what it was (DAGS, thanks) and put my
> evil plan into action. To make sure I didn't mess up anything
> important, I used an old lawn mower blade (negative lead) and a piece
> of reinforcing steel. Hooked up the ol' battery charger on 2 amps and
> let 'er run for a few hours.
>
> Holy cow! It's magic! Some kind of voodoo went on in that bucket and
> now I have a lawnmower blade that's (half) perfectly rust free! I was
> so impressed with the results that I sprayed a little WD40 on the
> clean half and brought it with me to work to show all my coworkers
> this Amazing Electrochemical Process!
>
> I'm sorry to say, they weren't impressed by a half-rusty lawnmower
> blade. I explained to them that this is totally non-abrasive, doesn't
> remove any extra material, and is potentially explosive. Nothing.
> Not even the Zero-Elbow-Grease argument brought them around.
>
> However, my enthusiasm is undampened. Next is a pipe wrench. Then, a
> hand plane (Stanley smallish jack plane--a cheapo, I'm sure) so that I
> can try *again* to sharpen and tune one. Hell, I even called up my
> Paw In Law and asked him if he had any rusty tools he needed
> electrolyzed.
>
> Perhaps this is less amazing than I am giving it credit for. But
> after a lifetime of wire brushes, steel wool and naval jelly that
> didn't work, I am totally impressed.
>
> Okay, I've taken my Ritalin and I'm ba-ba-back to normal.
>
> -Phil Crow
[email protected] (Phil Crow) wrote in message
> Holy cow! It's magic! Some kind of voodoo went on in that bucket and
> now I have a lawnmower blade that's (half) perfectly rust free! I was
> so impressed with the results that I sprayed a little WD40 on the
> clean half and brought it with me to work to show all my coworkers
> this Amazing Electrochemical Process!
>
> I'm sorry to say, they weren't impressed by a half-rusty lawnmower
> blade. I explained to them that this is totally non-abrasive, doesn't
> remove any extra material, and is potentially explosive. Nothing.
> Not even the Zero-Elbow-Grease argument brought them around.
>
I know the feeling. Had the same response after discovering scary
sharp and being able to take paper thin micro inch shavings of wood. I
still enjoy it though :-)
Regards George SA
The Guy wrote:
> The setup I made in a 5 gal pail gets used all the time. It really is a
> labor saving and non polluting way of removing rust.
I hate it when I get nothing but replies to posts that never show up.
Especially when someone is talking about me. :)
>> I read the thread on Sylvan's vise plight and there was mention of
>> remove any extra material, and is potentially explosive. Nothing.
>> Not even the Zero-Elbow-Grease argument brought them around.
No one in my life was impressed either. Well, maybe my son.
>> Perhaps this is less amazing than I am giving it credit for. But
>> after a lifetime of wire brushes, steel wool and naval jelly that
>> didn't work, I am totally impressed.
Yeah buddy, I know the feeling. I think I'll chuck my naval jelly now.
--
Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan <[email protected]>
Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621
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