Re: Model ID Help
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:58 am
So which one do you think works better, electrolysis or evaporust? I watched videos but would like personal opinions
Yes, sorry, there is another motor on the base LOL
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Re: Model ID Help
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:02 am
Re: Model ID Help
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:15 am
Depends upon the part being treated. Evapoprust for small parts, electrolysis for larger parts. Electrolysis somewhat messier etc. Evaporust usually quicker.bdb76 wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:58 am So which one do you think works better, electrolysis or evaporust? I watched videos but would like personal opinions
Re: Model ID Help
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:51 pm
bdb76,
Below is a Model 10ER I restored in a condition near to yours. It is not the worst condition I have found one in and restored though.
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Below is the same Model 10ER after restoration.
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Even a tool that looks like a "basket case" can be brought back to life. For the one above I mainly used vinegar as a rust remover. I have used Evaporust too but have not tried electrolysis. Evaporust works quicker than vinegar but also cost more. Since it is a weak acid there are parts that vinegar should not be used on. Alloy parts attached to steel or cast iron parts needing de-rusting can be damaged by vinegar/acid. Some collars are alloy and there are steel/alloy combination assemblies used on the Jig Saw. For the way tubes I have a PVC pipe with a glued on cap on one end and press the cap on the other. It's the best way I have used for de-rusting the way tubes. After three days in the vinegar the way tube is ready to be rinsed/neutralized, dried and polished. That was the process used for the way tubes shown above.
Below is a Model 10ER I restored in a condition near to yours. It is not the worst condition I have found one in and restored though.
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Below is the same Model 10ER after restoration.
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Even a tool that looks like a "basket case" can be brought back to life. For the one above I mainly used vinegar as a rust remover. I have used Evaporust too but have not tried electrolysis. Evaporust works quicker than vinegar but also cost more. Since it is a weak acid there are parts that vinegar should not be used on. Alloy parts attached to steel or cast iron parts needing de-rusting can be damaged by vinegar/acid. Some collars are alloy and there are steel/alloy combination assemblies used on the Jig Saw. For the way tubes I have a PVC pipe with a glued on cap on one end and press the cap on the other. It's the best way I have used for de-rusting the way tubes. After three days in the vinegar the way tube is ready to be rinsed/neutralized, dried and polished. That was the process used for the way tubes shown above.