I got a plier that is rusted solid,how to break it free?
Rusty plier
Apr 20, 2008
10 Replies
Soak in oil and grind off rust with a grinder and a wire wheel . Or get a masters degree!
Soak it in CLR or some "penetrating Oil" overnight
CLR is for Lime in water soluable things like bathtubs and coffee pots, Rust needs oil and a grinding wheel.
A little fire will do it in a hundreth of the time the oil will take.
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I'd use PBR- but if that fails, I'd try electrolysis-
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Jim
on 4/20/2008 1:48 AM snipped-for-privacy@nowmymail.com said the following:
Liquid Wrench, or similar.
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If you can't free them up with WD40 they are trash.
If you value the pliers enough, let them soak in vinegar for a long time. I do this routinely because I have a terrible habit of forgetting garden tools outside. But they only acquire superficial rust, so I don't know if this method would help on your tool. If you're curious, try it.
Aspasia
On 4/20/2008 4:28 AM Jim Elbrecht spake thus:
I can vouch for this method of rust removal. It works on any ferrous (iron/steel) object. Uses sodium carbonate as the electrolyte. Rust comes right off!
All you need is a decent low-voltage DC power supply (a battery charger'll do in a pinch).
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Joe
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