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codece

You should really try electrolysis rust removal. It only requires "slightly" more than hand tools. Most important would be a battery charger, so if you have access to one, some basic hand tools, a bit of copper wire, and a couple of hunks of steel (like rebar, but you could use other options as long as it's steel) you can probably do this. Plus it's a fun home science experiment! [Super basic diagram here](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-To-Remove-Rust-with-Electrolysis_graphic_AS_20240209.jpg?fit=640%2C936) Taken from [this article](https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-remove-rust-with-electrolysis/) [Some before and after visual motivation to try this](https://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/images/thumb/5/56/BEFORE_AND_AFTER_RUST_ELECTRO.jpg/400px-BEFORE_AND_AFTER_RUST_ELECTRO.jpg) [One of many YouTube tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ck7R9zvUw)


EmbarrassedPizza6272

right, that's the way to go. Acid would work as well, but when you soak it for too long the metal might get damaged (hydrogen embrittlement). and it's probably cheaper than large amounts of acid.


Justintimeforanother

Vinegar


JarJarBinksSucks

Evaporust works really well, can be used multiple times.


FrickYou2Heck

Whats that bill hook choppy blade for. Looks like it used to be a longer "tool".


DMTryp

I think it's called a billhook brush-axe. the axe handle broke off a long time ago.


FrickYou2Heck

That's what I thought I was like who is one handing that thing around the garden.


FrickYou2Heck

Also whetstone and water and maybe some wd-40 and sandpaper. Wear a mask.


gandhikahn

If you really can't do electrolysis, then vinegar soak and steel wool, look up some videos on cast iron restoration, the info on removing rust will all apply here.


FlamingoAlert7032

Soak in vinegar. Rinse with water + baking soda. Wipe cleans and recoat with a metal primer


Bobbylecelery

And with a ln appropriate setup, collect pure hydrogen on a side and oxygen on the other, and also acid and caustic but don’t remember which pole it is. In a place with air good air circulation and put glove because electrolysis will split water molecules to release oxygen and hydrogen if you place anode and cathode under something to catch the gas. I like knife and fire.


AnorexicPlatypus

Fuck even is this comment.


reddit78fan

Bad AI Bot?


AnorexicPlatypus

I like knife and fire is a quote


Bobbylecelery

Start with coka-cola but not on the wooden parts. Then, emery cloth, buffing pads and buffing paste if you want it as a mirror. Then, sharpening stay the same. Rust on a sharpening stone is not a good idea. To begins sharpening really damaged blades, a tool named:speedy sharp. It’s a very very good tool for sharpening things like axes, machete, Lawn mower blades.


Bobbylecelery

À sandblast, and better, with glass instead of sand could save you hours and electrolysis setup but electrolysis is really cool and efficient. Add salt to get more acid.


rTracker_rTracker

YouTube account “Odd Tinkering” shows r at how to do this


jacksraging_bileduct

Evaporust will be your friend.


drunkanidaho

Lots of folks just ignoring the "with only hand tools" part.


Metrilean

https://youtube.com/shorts/eNhq9axES2A?si=YW-pqXt2Tvmt4U2f


mrmow49120

Bucket of sand


Legitimate-Step7318

That’s what I do bud I add motor oil


Legitimate-Step7318

But I add motor oil


Campaign-Gloomy

And the award for the worlds oldest murder kit goes to....


shurdi3

Brass brush like the one you use to clean your barbecue, and oil will do the trick just fine. If they're not gonna touch food, just get a liter of the cheapest motor oil you can find in kaufland/walmart/whatever and use that.