Foolproof Rust Removing Idea

Foolproof Rust Removing Idea FARM SHOP Handy Hints 33-4-36 Dennis McCarville, Two Harbors, Minn.: "Here's a foolproof rust removing idea I discovered after many years of experience. If you have a part that is rusty or seriously corroded, simply soak it in water. Water is the best corrosion remover in the world, and it's free. I have dug up old pliers and old crescent wrenches which were hardly identifiable. After soaking them in water for an extended period of time, I was able to free them up and now use them as daily tools. Water always works. "Also, water is the best metal and drill bit cooler there is. Don't use oil. Water keeps the contact points cool and increases the cutting power of the bit. It's also a lot less messy to use." Editor's Note: We were skeptical about McCarville's idea of using water to remove rust so we decided to test it out. We put a bunch of badly rusty nails and fence staples in a can of water and let them sit. A couple hours later, we checked and nothing had happened. So we let it sit for about three days. At the end of that time, most of the rust had fallen off and the rest came off with a gentle wipe of a paper towel. The nails and staples were totally cleaned.

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