Rusty tools :(
Besides "don't do that"... any advice on cleaning up bonsai tools that are
rusty. I bought a set of joshua roth tools when i got into bonsai years ago and I let them get wet/rusty last fall. The last thing I tried was naval jelly which got much of the rust but has left them with a milky film. Suggestions for getting remaining rust and residue off my tools? -- Best, John Dhom Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 |
See if you can pick up diamond-dust files. They come in 3 degrees: fine,
medium, coarse. When you file branch cutters and other rounded surfaces, file only on the OUTSIDE of the curve. Don't overdo it, because removing too much steel will leave a gap between the blades. Naval jelly does remove rust, but it also dulls the blade. It's a no-no for bonsai tools. After getting the tool as sharp as possible, wash all the dirt off with warm water & soap, dry it well, then apply a coat of mineral oil or baby oil. Good luck. Marty H. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dhom" To: Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 6:09 PM Subject: [IBC] Rusty tools :( Besides "don't do that"... any advice on cleaning up bonsai tools that are rusty. I bought a set of joshua roth tools when i got into bonsai years ago and I let them get wet/rusty last fall. The last thing I tried was naval jelly which got much of the rust but has left them with a milky film. Suggestions for getting remaining rust and residue off my tools? -- Best, John Dhom Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
take the tools to a body shop with a sand or glass bead blaster-I'll bet
they wouldn't charge too much and tools will come back like new-but will need a good edge honed back on.. Mike Rogers New Address www.rogersrarities.com Cell 209-482-3023 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dhom" To: Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 3:09 PM Subject: [IBC] Rusty tools :( Besides "don't do that"... any advice on cleaning up bonsai tools that are rusty. I bought a set of joshua roth tools when i got into bonsai years ago and I let them get wet/rusty last fall. The last thing I tried was naval jelly which got much of the rust but has left them with a milky film. Suggestions for getting remaining rust and residue off my tools? -- Best, John Dhom Nashville area Zone 6, Sunset 33 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
"John Dhom" wrote in message
... Besides "don't do that"... any advice on cleaning up bonsai tools that are rusty. I bought a set of joshua roth tools when i got into bonsai years ago and I let them get wet/rusty last fall. The last thing I tried was naval jelly which got much of the rust but has left them with a milky film. Suggestions for getting remaining rust and residue off my tools? If you soak them in Coca Cola it will remove the Rust and Residue, no problem. -- Kind Regards Cameron |
Nice :-) a lot of good tipps here!! I had the same problem but now i've
been succesfull! BRGDS, J |
Dogma Discharge wrote:
"John Dhom" wrote in message ... Besides "don't do that"... any advice on cleaning up bonsai tools that are rusty. I bought a set of joshua roth tools when i got into bonsai years ago and I let them get wet/rusty last fall. The last thing I tried was naval jelly which got much of the rust but has left them with a milky film. Suggestions for getting remaining rust and residue off my tools? If you soak them in Coca Cola it will remove the Rust and Residue, no problem. -- Kind Regards Cameron And then, spend just a little time thinking about what that stuff does to your STOMACH! Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - People, when Columbus discovered this country, it was plum full of nuts and berries. And I'm right here to tell you (that) the berries are just about all gone. -- Uncle Dave Macon, musician ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On Aug 29, 2005, at 7:18 PM, Marty Haber wrote:
See if you can pick up diamond-dust files. They come in 3 degrees: fine, medium, coarse. When you file branch cutters and other rounded surfaces, file only on the OUTSIDE of the curve. Don't overdo it, because removing too much steel will leave a gap between the blades. snip Good luck. Marty H. I have a medium grade diamond file and it's great. It only takes a few passes to sharpen a tool. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Kevin Bailey++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Thanks for the many suggestions... plan to use most all of them. Checked
and I have access to a "sand blaster" (probably glass beads or similar media) and will hit them a lick today and check results. Will knock off the rust and stay away from edges proper. I'll get a couple diamond laps to get the edges back in shape [re-read brent's article and will get local help]. I'll be cleaning/treating tools after use from now on (and put them away!). -- Best, John Zone 6, Sunset 33... nashville area "John Dhom" wrote in message ... Besides "don't do that"... any advice on cleaning up bonsai tools that are rusty. |
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