Cleaning Rusty Old Steel

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I have an old two-man saw blade I’d like to use for blades. It was in my mother’s garage for about 50 years before I got it so it’s very rusty. It’s not thick enough to just grind the rust off. What is the best way to clean the rust off the blade? It didn’t have to be shiny, just not be dark brown.
 
I used a twisted wire wheel already. Is another version better for this sort of thing?
 
On a drill? Or on an angle grinder? It makes a huge difference. Wear safety glasses.

You can also set up an electrolysis tank and let electricity work its magic overnight.
 
eveled said:
On a drill? Or on an angle grinder? It makes a huge difference. Wear safety glasses.

You can also set up an electrolysis tank and let electricity work its magic overnight.
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I have a similar task ad OP. Which of these two do YOU recommend: Angle grinder or drill?
 
I used an angle grinder.

I was thinking maybe a vinegar soak then an angle grinder.
 
The Zieg said:
I have a similar task ad OP. Which of these two do YOU recommend: Angle grinder or drill?
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Absolutely a 4” angle grinder. My most used power tool. I have 4 in my shop 3 in my service van. I hate switching back and forth between wheels and the various guards. It’s much easier to have more than one, but at least 1 is mandatory.

Drills are for making holes. They really can’t replace a grinder.
 
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eveled said:
Absolutely a 4” angle grinder. My most used power tool. I have 4 in my shop 3 in my service van. I hate switching back and forth between wheels and the various guards. It’s much easier to have more than one, but at least 1 is mandatory.

Drills are for making holes. They really can’t replace a grinder.
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I have both so I'll go for the grinder. Lots of different wheels available at the local Big R. Thanks!
 
The wire wheels I get have a threaded hub. So you don’t need the plates and nut to hold them on.

I have found a tap with a rubber mallet will spin them off.
 
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