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Here is the link when I asked the same question.
http://ncwoodworker.net/forums/f30/handplane-paint-23117/
I used this paint on a Stanley #7 that went for Penny's on ebay because it was so rusted. I use electrolysis on it first, cleaned up the bubbled japanning that was left on it. Then reapplied with the paint. Looks a lot like original Japanning and resist scratches. I also know that the rust is completely off of the plane.
When I was first learning about refurbishing planes I learned a lot from Monty's site
http://shootingboard.net/
He is one of the WW masters here on North Carolina Woodworker. Have a blessed day friend.
http://www.rexmill.com/
website isnt setup to link directly to his howto pages but click on handplanes 101 then look for whats japanning? in the links on the bottom half of the page.
He's got several methods you can choose from.
We can get together and do that Jim, I have a couple tools that need it too.
All we need is a cheap battery charger and some washing soda.
Mike,
Why a cheap battery charger? Like one for cars?
Thanks,
Matt
Jim,
Actually, I think he means washing soda. (NOTE - The linked article below says either washing or baking soda will work with a slight preference for washing soda implied; other accounts I have read state a much stronger preference for washing soda)
Matt,
I may want to hook up with you if you do this. I promise not to act too much like an adult. :gar-Bi
I have a charger.
All:
Here is one article on it:
http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Miscellaneous/Rust_Removal.htm
Washing soda works much better than baking soda. It's cheap but sometimes hard to find. IIRC add one tablespoon of washing soda for every gallon of water. Surround the rusty tools (you can have several tools/parts as long as they all overlap or touch to carry the current) with rebar, or my favorite, lawnmower blades connected in series with wire. Clip positive to metal surrounding the item and negative to the items to be cleaned. Turn on the battery charger and look for bubbles rising. The more bubbles, the faster the action. If the charger has a meter you can check the readout and reposition setup to max the action. The time needed varies widely with size of tool, rust, and setup. A small to medium sized tool may only take a few hours and overnite takes care of most items. The water turns brown during the process. Be sure to unplug charger before taking an item out to monitor progress :widea: Most of the rusted areas will turn into a grey-black gunk. Quickly remove as much as possible of the gunk with wire brush/scotch brite pad and a hose. Save the solution/bath as it can be reused indefinitely.
Is it time to post this pix again :rotflm:
Safety gear is optional, but I'm willing to make a deal for NCWWers :mrgreen:
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Roger