Evap-o-Rust technique

Thomas Linton

Thomas Linton

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We have had prior threads that discussed the rust remover Evap-o-Rust.

One problem is that a blade partially supended in the solution ends up with a line that's hard to remove. How to submerge the entire blade and keep the handle dry given that this is pretty expensive stuff? (I paid $24.00 for a gallon.) I tried repeated brushing, but that didn't work all that well. Where is a container that's plastic or glass and 18" tall, 1" thick, and 8" wide?

One idea. I bought a Rubbermaid large Bread Keeper (LA-3800-PO). It is big enough that most blades will fit. (Well, not 22" Kobras.) I then bought several pounds of marbles (Not toys anymore. Found in same Walmart dept. as fake flowers.) The marbles hold the blade in place, don't react with the solution, AND take up space so a gallon is enough. Nice snap top to cover when done.
 
Excellent solution! Very clever. For some reason, it reminds me of some fable I can't quite place.
--Josh
 
Josh - Must have been "The Knife and the Breadbox"...never very popular though ;)

ddean - I saw a post somewhere here (under etching) that talked about lengths of pvc pipe, sealed on one end with a cap, then heated at the other end and squeezed to widen in one direction for a Khuk. Cheap enough that you could have one even long enough for that 22"er.
 
Originally posted by Nasty
ddean - I saw a post somewhere here (under etching) that talked about lengths of pvc pipe, sealed on one end with a cap, then heated at the other end and squeezed to widen in one direction for a Khuk. Cheap enough that you could have one even long enough for that 22"er.
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That's what I did. Bought 2" Pvc and a cap from the local home improvement store. If you have a very large khuk, you might have to go to 3". Glued the cap on and waited overnight. Heat the pipe with a heat gun or over the stove (carefully) untill its pliable and squish (technical term ;) ) the pipe flat and hold it until it cools. Cheap enough that you can make several lengths if needed. Forget what I suspended the khuk with, maybe wire, or a C-Clamp?

Steve
 
"PVC" Good idea for long ones. If you used 4", it would fit khuks with greater "drop."

What do you use to soften it? boiling water?
 
Originally posted by Thomas Linton
"PVC" Good idea for long ones. If you used 4", it would fit khuks with greater "drop."

What do you use to soften it? boiling water?
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You know, boiling water might be the safest way. I either used the oven, or a heat gun, I don't remember which.

Steve
 
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