Auto Part Store more likely!:)thainglo wrote:Great info Mike! Saw your other post first with the picture showing a very simple, useful setup. I'll try that out this weekend, assuming I can find some expansion plugs. Did you pick those up at the local hardware store?
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You get the expansion plugs at any automotive store. They are used to replace automobile engine freeze plugs.thainglo wrote:Great info Mike! Saw your other post first with the picture showing a very simple, useful setup. I'll try that out this weekend, assuming I can find some expansion plugs. Did you pick those up at the local hardware store?
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OK! Pipe plugs instead of "freeze/core plugs".dusty wrote:Lowes in the plumbing parts department. They also had some at ACE but they didn't have the size I needed.
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I am not sure if any of you have seen this or not but I thought it was a good way to remove your rust on your way pipes. It may take a while to do it but if your completely restoring your Shop Smith any way whats the hurry and it is mostly effort free as well!Completed the electrolysis on my bench tubes. Came out pretty good with no effort. Still have to polish them.
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYgnHDB3VNI
I would also like to say thanks for your postings of your project it has given me a great ideal on how to go about restoring my VII.
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Welcome shopsaw_Poppi,shopsaw_Poppi wrote:I am not sure if any of you have seen this or not but I thought it was a good way to remove your rust on your way pipes. It may take a while to do it but if your completely restoring your Shop Smith any way whats the hurry and it is mostly effort free as well!
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYgnHDB3VNI
I would also like to say thanks for your postings of your project it has given me a great ideal on how to go about restoring my VII.
Nick has all kinds of little tricks, don't he?
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I'm trying the potato method on a set of old very rusted ER tubes. I put them on to soak this past Friday, so I've still got a little under 2 weeks before taking them out. I'll need at least that long to work on the rest of the machine, so I don't mind the time.Shop_Smith_Poppi wrote:I am not sure if any of you have seen this or not but I thought it was a good way to remove your rust on your way pipes. It may take a while to do it but if your completely restoring your Shop Smith any way whats the hurry and it is mostly effort free as well!
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYgnHDB3VNI
I would also like to say thanks for your postings of your project it has given me a great ideal on how to go about restoring my VII.
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heathicus wrote:I'm trying the potato method on a set of old very rusted ER tubes. I put them on to soak this past Friday, so I've still got a little under 2 weeks before taking them out. I'll need at least that long to work on the rest of the machine, so I don't mind the time.
heathicus - Can't wait to see the result! I understand that you had better open the container OUTSIDE due to the "aromatics" of a potato that's been in H2O for a couple weeks.
Were you able to take some good before pictures?
As you give updates on this project, create a new thread so that people searching for rust removal will be able to easily locate. Use a subject such as Rust Removal Using Potato Method.
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Building the containers was pretty straight forward, so I didn't take any photos of the process. But I did take "before" photos of the way tubes. Also, I've videoed the process so far. I will continue videoing when I remove the tubes and if I can edit it into something that's watchable, I'll post it on youtube. I just fear it would be redundant following Nick's video. But I will at least photos the photos here.mickyd wrote:heathicus - Can't wait to see the result! I understand that you had better open the container OUTSIDE due to the "aromatics" of a potato that's been in H2O for a couple weeks.
Were you able to take some good before pictures?
Will do!mickyd wrote:As you give updates on this project, create a new thread so that people searching for rust removal will be able to easily locate. Use a subject such as Rust Removal Using Potato Method.