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Refurbishing old metal

Discussion in 'Shop Talk' started by Argonaut, Mar 30, 2014.

  1. Argonaut

    Argonaut People call me French sounding words Founding Member

    What would be the best way to remove rust and polish up a few old axe heads without damaging any makers marks? Since realizing I am currently sans axe, I have a few heads I'm bidding on that will need some TLC if and when they arrive, along with handles.
     
    Argonaut, Mar 30, 2014
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  2. Lefty

    Lefty Founding Member

    If the maker's mark is stamped in, use BreakFree CLP. It's crazy stuff.
     
    Lefty, Mar 30, 2014
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  3. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

    Best case some CLP. Worst case, sandpaper/scotchbrite. Worse worse case, acid wash.
     
    Jim, Mar 30, 2014
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  4. Argonaut

    Argonaut People call me French sounding words Founding Member

    This is what I'll be working with when it arrives. A WWII army issue hatchet head, I plan to make a handle from Bodark wood, I figure an 18-24 inch handle would make for a decent camp axe/hatchet. I only paid $12.95 with free shipping, and the wood source is free. The hammer end is mushroomed pretty bad, but I can grind that down. The edge doesn't look like it's been messed with compared to some that I've seen. Anyway, I hope to make something useful out of it. axe1.JPG axe2.jpg axe3.jpg axe4.jpg
     
    Argonaut, Mar 31, 2014
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  5. Toothpick

    Toothpick #2 since day #1 Founding Member

    Excited to follow along on the progress.
     
    Toothpick, Mar 31, 2014
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