Axe Head...not a shape I'm familiar with

[mr_hippie]

electrolysis

Turtlefoot - what do you use in your electrolysis (washing soda/powder, baking soda, salt?) and in what ratio? I'm using a 5 gallon bucket right now but can't seem to get consistent results.

What do you use to power your setup? I'm using a newer type battery charger but have to put a 'junk' battery inline with the system so that the 'smart' charger will work. Usually run it at 12 volts and (I think) 10 amps.

Hey didn't see your visitor message til earlier today, I have used baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) but washing soda (sodium carbonate) is recommended, at about a tablespoon per gallon of water. The sodium carbonate I use is actually left over ph+ for swimming pool use, but it's the same thing. I use an old 12V battery charger and an old shovel for the anode. Look here http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Miscellaneous/Rust_Removal.htm for more info.

I often use ospho or similar products for a conversion coating to help convert/prevent rust on cleaned tools, and coat with machine oil, mineral oil, or paste wax.

Cool axe by the way!

 

[tabdog]

I have tried clear lacquer, polyurithane and
some types of spray paint.

I think that using Break Free or some other
quality oil works well.

But, it must be dry........

 

[Delta2187]

Hey didn't see your visitor message til earlier today, I have used baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) but washing soda (sodium carbonate) is recommended, at about a tablespoon per gallon of water. The sodium carbonate I use is actually left over ph+ for swimming pool use, but it's the same thing. I use an old 12V battery charger and an old shovel for the anode. Look here http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Miscellaneous/Rust_Removal.htm for more info.

I often use ospho or similar products for a conversion coating to help convert/prevent rust on cleaned tools, and coat with machine oil, mineral oil, or paste wax.

Cool axe by the way!

Thanks for the reply and all of the information! I didn't see this post until after I had replied to your post to the private message. Lol...poor message tag on my part.

This forum is the best resource that I've come across in any of my areas of interest. Friendly, helpful and (most importantly) extremely knowledgeable people. Thanks again to everyone for their input.