StrippedScrew Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have a steel Stanley framing square and like many people im sure have the same problem of it rusting, even using a rust preventing spray it still rust. I was wondering whats the best method of removing the rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Steel wool or a lansky stone for heavy rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrippedScrew Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Steel wool or a lansky stone for heavy rust Yeah i tried the wool and it worked pretty good only downside is getting into the markings as they are recessed into the steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Try a wire brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Not sure if you have a Woodcraft near you but if you do, they sell a couple of spray on chemicals that will remove rust. The stuff I bought came in a 3 piece kit. 1 to remove rust, 1 to remove resin and pitch from blades and the last one is called T9 Boesheild to protect it from getting rusty. I remember it being a little pricey at $35 for the kit. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 You can get Naval Jelly to remove rust, it's pretty inexpensive. I wouldn't drop more then about $5 trying to fix it because you can get an all new square for under $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Crimped wire brush on an angle grinder followed by 220 grit sandpaper. Once you sand the faces, the rust in the engravings gives a nice contrast. As the specificity indicates, I've done too damn many of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinthecity Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Since it's steel id recommend electrolysis. Works really well and you feel like you just completed a science project. http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/ http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/miscellaneous/rust_removal.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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