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WD-40 question

yblockheadyblockhead Member Posts: 947 ✭✭✭
edited January 2017 in General Discussion
How many gallons do you think I might need to free this relic up?DSCN0635_zpswdenmse8.jpg~c200 A friend of mine dug this up in his backyard and gave it to me. C. Parker vise patented in 1906. If I can't get it to work, it's gonna make some wicked yard-art. (like I need anymore crap laying around)!
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  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Buy a couple of gallons of muratic acid and soak it. See what it looks like then.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,200 ******
    edited November -1
    KROIL
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,200 ******
    edited November -1
    Well,yeah,so???
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  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello - I have had similar things - not a vice - and I started with a weak hydrochloric acid bath followed by brushing with stainless steel bristled brush. The acid is readily available where pool supplies are sold. Sulfuric acid can also be diluted and used - available at any auto supply store. Afterwords - I use a Kroil bath - yes I keep at least a gallon or more at all times - never tried cooking with it - but who knows - might work fine. Then use the brush again. Best Regards - AQH
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  • MercuryMercury Member Posts: 7,840 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Electrolysis is the correct answer. I had some cast iron pans that were terribly rusted, but it was easy to bring them back. Look on Youtube, it tells you how.

    Merc
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  • LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1 on the Kroil.

    Get as much rust as possible off of the slide and screw. Warm it up a but and soak it with Kroil.

    WD-40 is a waste of money as a penertating oil.
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  • RadarRadar Member Posts: 2,312 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well it would take a lot but my Moms spit would clean up anything and sometimes even felt like it took my skin off.[:D]
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  • discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,427 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a very coarse wire wheel for my 4.5 inch disc grinder that would shine that thing like a diamond in a goats * in no time
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  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have cleaned up old axes and the like with 5% acidity Heinz white Viniger. I would get a few gal and a plastic vessel and soak for several days. I would then put the Kroil to her. That old vise has soul.
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  • armilitearmilite Member Posts: 35,490 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by montanajoe
    KROIL



    About $200 worth that stuff isn't cheap.
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  • Okie743Okie743 Member Posts: 2,727 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey

    The rusted lead screw is what will keep the jaws from opening/closing.

    If the 'beam', going thru the vice body, is open on the bottom you will see the the 'threads',,,,,,,,this will be the area of emphasis for any penetrating oil in the beginning. Albeit, all surfaces should receive copious amounts of lubricant and wire brushed.

    Any area where movement is involved you can lightly tap with a hammer. This will facilitate in breaking the rust bond.

    The above was standard procedure for the old 'leg vices' we refurbish in the blacksmith shop.

    If the lead screw threads are still square that ole gal can be put back to work,,,,,, if the threads are tapered to a point, not so much.


    Right do what forgemonkey indicates and this will let you know if you are whipping on a dead horse as a useable vise or if you have more yard art.
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  • MobuckMobuck Member Posts: 14,152 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Most economical solution would ba a gallon of acetone and 1/2 dozen quarts of ATF. Set the piece in a covered tub of this AWAY FROM AN IGNITION SOURCE. Careful what type of container you put it in otherwise it may escape.
    If that doesn't work, you're out less than $25 and no harm is done to the part.
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  • fideaufideau Member Posts: 11,895 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Vinegar is cheap. Let it soak for a few days in a tub of vinegar. Then oil of your choice.
    I have one very used one like that. Worth the effort to restore it.
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  • 320090T320090T Member Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I curious how it was buried in someones backyard. Was there a foot attached to it?
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Perry Shooter has all the Kroil recipes, including pancakes and eggs.

    WD-40 is a water displacer and a really crummy lubricant.
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  • beneteaubeneteau Member Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have it sand blasted.
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  • hillbillehillbille Member Posts: 14,456 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    just saw a video of laser rust remover just what you need, doubt though the price would be resonable.......
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  • gartmangartman Member Posts: 660 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Had good luck freeing up an old horribly rusted Allen dragoon pepperbox. Removed the grips and let it soak for a week or so in WD40. Gun almost worked in double action but not quite. Able to remove the screws and dissemble the gun to the point I could see it needed a new part. That was as far a I went.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hEVHSJApNg
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • jerrywh818jerrywh818 Member Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have done quite a bit of this stuff restoring antique guns. Hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid will work but Cct it down to at least 10% water and don't leave it in the acid overnight. Check it about every hour. Two or three hours will take off a lot of rust. You can but either one at ACE hardware. Phosphoric acid is usually found in toilet cleaners or similar products... Read the labels. The phosphoric is less aggressive. If cut down t o10% neither of these will do much harm to the metal but will just attack the rust. If left for a long time they will attack the metal so keep watch. you will have to clean and then spray with WD40 afterwards. WD means water displacing.
    PS Vinegar works also but is a lot slower. It is just a weaker acid.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    WD-40 is a water displacer and a really crummy lubricant.

    He Dog beat me to it ....
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • jltrentjltrent Member Posts: 9,343 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You might consider selling it like it is. Funny how people will pay as much or more for something like that than one in good working shape.
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  • kissgoodnightkissgoodnight Member Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Maybe BS but I read where vinegar is used to remove rust.
    Vinegar is cheap and may work.
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  • wpageabcwpageabc Member Posts: 8,760 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1 on Kerosene soak...
    "What is truth?'
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  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wpageabc
    +1 on Kerosene soak...



    +2 on the Kerosene soak.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by kissgoodnight
    Maybe BS but I read where vinegar is used to remove rust.
    Vinegar is cheap and may work.


    Vinegar is a weak acid, so yes, it could work for removing rust, but probably not going to be enough for the task at hand.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • JunkballerJunkballer Member Posts: 9,305 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
    Try electrolysis.
    There ^^^^^^ is your answer, almost cost free too [:D]

    "Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee

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  • neacpaneacpa Member Posts: 2,711 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    An older guy with a welding shop once told me to use a mixture of 50% paint acetone and 50% automatic transmission fluid on some rusted items that were stuck. I mixed some up and it did the trick.
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  • Okie743Okie743 Member Posts: 2,727 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by neacpa
    An older guy with a welding shop once told me to use a mixture of 50% paint acetone and 50% automatic transmission fluid on some rusted items that were stuck. I mixed some up and it did the trick.


    Yep it works. I have some of that mixed up and it works great.
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