rusty measuring kit

[gavuk]

I've been given some old micrometers and a verynear height gauge which are rusty, normally i would rub with scourer pad and light oil any better ideas to keep the scales?

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Are the scales 'screen-printed' on?

Bilt Hamber do an excellent rust remover [by immersion] called, I think, Deox. You could e-mail them to see if it's suitable for your needs, they're very helpful.

 

[chunkolini]

Deox C, great stuff, very gentle on the metal, removes the oxides and leaves the original stuff alone.

Chunko'.

 

[gavuk]

Many thanks for reply's.....will have a look at deox......

 

[brookie456]

If you need any mic spanners etc. for those, let us know, got a bucket full at work looking for a use

 

[gavuk]

Very kind offer ,and i will take you up on it ,i don't like chucking old kit even if it is past its prime ....will send you a pm ......Gav

 

[drivewasher]

If you need any mic spanners etc. for those, let us know, got a bucket full at work looking for a use

Sorry can't help it, but what is a mic spanner?

 

[gavuk]

mic spaners are used to adjust the anvil (fixed part) to reset 0.....and ca be used on thimble although i've never adjusted the thimble on anything....

 

[brightspark]

i realy think u should shell out and buy sum decent measuring gear for that lathe gav ive chucked better away .have a punt on ebay i got a nearly new starret metric dti gauge for 7 quid. just bide your time things will turn up

 

[Hitch]

I was quite impressed with Gibbs brand spray, i de rusted some chome plated junk with a squirt of that an some fine scotchbrite. Lent it to me my Grandad now for him to try on his model beam engines.

 

[biodoctor]

ive never seen G clamps with a measurement scale on

 

[gavuk]

I have a decent 0-1" mic ,few digicalipers which is normally enough for what i do ,be a shame to chuck the height gauge though,if nothing else i will use it as a tool height setting gauge ,rather than using the tailstop...so still would like to try and clean ,