Introduction: Restoring Old Chisels Using Electrolytic Rust Removal.

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About: My love for woodworking and tinkering came late in life but now, my happy space is definitely in my workshop

I had some old cold chisels inherited from my father gathering rust. Using electrolytic rust removal and a bit of spray paint I will show you how to restore them to their former glory.

Step 1: Watch the Video

Step 2: Materials

Materials you will need:

Rusty tools

Voltage source (battery charger)

Non conductive container

Sacrificial anode

Wire (for wiring tools) cathode

Soda Ash or Bicarbonate of Soda

Fresh Water

Time

Step 3: Electrolytic Rust Removal

Wire the tools and connect to negative of voltage source

Connect positive to the sacrificial anode

Mix the Soda Ash (Bicarbonate/ washing soda) in fresh water

Cover tools in non conductive container with water solution

Turn on voltage source

Wait

WARNING: DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE WATER WHILST CHARGER IS ON AND/OR CONNECTED!!

Step 4: Removing and Cleaning Tools

SWITCH OFF POWER SOURCE!!

Remove tools from solution

Remove wire

Rinse in freshwater using scrubbing brush for a few minutes

Step 5: Metal Cleanup

Clean up metal burrs on bench grinder

Step 6: Spray Paint

Finish in the colour of your choice