Rust removal on machine surfaces

[Bravheart]

Got a rusty S and B a few years ago now. Cleaned it up with release oil, paper towel and a bit of elbow grease. Not that big a job let it soak into thicker bits first it'll all wipe away.Wish I'd given it a coat of @4String. lanolin grease to keep it fresh after.

 

[Richiew]

This was the thread I was thinking of. It wasn't Spencer427 after all. Still worth a quick look.

Barn Find Lathe

A mate of mine told me of a old lathe in a barn and its for sale so went and had a look and yes am having that as my next project, After some research its a old Colchester built in 1919 here is some pictures After some TLC Hope you liked the pictures just got to sort out a 2HP...

www.mig-welding.co.uk

 

[Brad93]

Get yourself a flat carbide scraper. WD40 and scotchbrite works great, but it also doesn't differentiate between rust and good metal. With a carbide scraper you can just take off the raised rusty bits.

 

[dan.taylor.1]

You could use the white scotchbrite as it's not abrasive.

 

[arther dailey]

Get yourself a flat carbide scraper. WD40 and scotchbrite works great, but it also doesn't differentiate between rust and good metal. With a carbide scraper you can just take off the raised rusty bits.

before I go an buy a scraper any specific model head and shoulders better ,bahco?, or are they all about as good as each other.cheers

 

[8ob]

I am also a fan of scotchbrite and maintenance spray for dealing with light rusting.

Bob

 

[God mode restorations]

Everything can be cleaned. It's just a simple method of hard work. Unfortunately I don't do any restoration or this kind of work anymore . A few examples of what can be easily achieved

 

[arther dailey]

Everything can be cleaned. It's just a simple method of hard work. Unfortunately I don't do any restoration or this kind of work anymore . A few examples of what can be easily achieved

View attachment 305958 View attachment 305959 View attachment 305960 View attachment 305961 View attachment 305962

So please tell us the methods you used, especially the chuck, thanks

 

[Brad93]

You want something you push like this.

a Sandvik carbide scraper is the best but they are pricey.

 

[arther dailey]

You want something you push like this.

a Sandvik carbide scraper is the best but they are pricey.

View attachment 305964

thankyou

 

[SierraV6]

You want something you push like this.

a Sandvik carbide scraper is the best but they are pricey.

View attachment 305964

What’s the advantage over a pull scraper for this application? (Genuine question, I only use/own pull scrapers).

 

[fizzy]

Everything can be cleaned. It's just a simple method of hard work. Unfortunately I don't do any restoration or this kind of work anymore . A few examples of what can be easily achieved

View attachment 305958 View attachment 305959 View attachment 305960 View attachment 305961 View attachment 305962

Spencer

That is exactly what I want to be able to do.
You did promise once to let us into your secrets

 

[Brad93]

What’s the advantage over a pull scraper for this application? (Genuine question, I only use/own pull scrapers).

Pull scrapers are more for removing paint. You need to be sure you are not digging into the base metal.

 

[SierraV6]

Pull scrapers are more for removing paint. You need to be sure you are not digging into the base metal.

I see, with a push scraper you can alter the angle of attack so that makes sense, thanks.

 

[Hopefuldave]

I'm a big fan (to the point of boring) of electrolysis, and for lathe ways it's guaranteed not to remove ANY* sound metal, you can do it without a tank to dunk the lathe or whatever in by soaking a piece of sponge kitchen cloth in the solution (washing soda) and laying the sacrificial anode plate on top, keeping it moist while it cleans it up. Do not use it on springs, they'll break (don't ask...)

Dave H. (the other one)

* test result - not measurable on my best tenth-of-a-thou" micrometer.

 

[grim_d]

Plusgas and steel wool or grey scotchbrite, even red if needed.

Oh gees though, that's an abrasive...you monster!

Using the machine will alter the geometry of the ways far quicker than a once a year rub with a scotchbrite.

Bigger things to worry about.