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I have a steel Stanley framing square and like many people im sure have the same problem of it rusting, even using a rust preventing spray it still rust. I was wondering whats the best method of removing the rust?
Steel wool or a lansky stone for heavy rust
Justin Hernandez wrote:
Steel wool or a lansky stone for heavy rust
Yeah i tried the wool and it worked pretty good only downside is getting into the markings as they are recessed into the steel.
Try a wire brush
Not sure if you have a Woodcraft near you but if you do, they sell a couple of spray on chemicals that will remove rust. The stuff I bought came in a 3 piece kit. 1 to remove rust, 1 to remove resin and pitch from blades and the last one is called T9 Boesheild to protect it from getting rusty. I remember it being a little pricey at $35 for the kit.
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You can get Naval Jelly to remove rust, it’s pretty inexpensive.
I wouldn’t drop more then about $5 trying to fix it because you can get an all new square for under $10.
Crimped wire brush on an angle grinder followed by 220 grit sandpaper. Once you sand the faces, the rust in the engravings gives a nice contrast.
As the specificity indicates, I’ve done too damn many of these.
Since it’s steel id recommend electrolysis. Works really well and you feel like you just completed a science project.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/
http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/miscellaneous/rust_removal.htm