I found a tub of Oxiclean that had lost t's top and absorbed enough water it's a solid block. Not very handy for laundry use, but now I know its special purpose. I have a garage full of rusted tools and not a few plastic buckets. I'm going to be a hydrogen farmer! Love the practical science Zack, keep 'em coming'!
That's awesome. Always feel like there is some kind of connection with those who have gone before when you find an old tool like that, even better when it's from family.
Yes, yes, yes. I cannot pick up any of the old tools in my shop whithout at least wondering about those who used them before me. The very epitome of a touchstone.
I came here to learn about removing brake rust from the wheels on my vehicle and now I am texting my friends asking for an Axe collector's guide for Christmas! Sheesh, you are a great speaker!
When you said you wondered what kind of history this axe had, all I could think about was the old limerick about Lizzy Borden. Can't get it outa my head.
I really like how you said you will start from scratch with your own story, I feel kinda the same when I find tools of my grandfather's and restore them myself. I like to imagine my grandkids 70 years from now thinking the same thing when the find the tools I've used from my grandfather
I absolutely agree, there's something about artifacts left behind by someone that are just a little enigmatic without knowing the story. I plan to leave my progeny lots of artifacts without full stories whenever I'm called home.
I have not done electrical rust removal yet, that's why I am watching these videos. This by far was the best. The anode size, a good electrical connection, current flow direction, was lacking or (wrong) in the other videos. As an electrician this was right on, and what I told myself to do before i saw this video. When I do this process I want to try tap water vs distilled water just to see if there any difference. I also like the Oxyclean for some reason. GOOD JOB!
Mr. Chickadee is a fantastic RUclips channel. I have been watching his videos for a while now as they progressed right from the foundation for both their house and the workshop. Good for you for helping to promote other great channels.
"I'm gonna put this on 6 volts - no I'm not!" Very entertaining and informative. Thank you so very much for explaining this process. I've seen other videos but they don't tell you what they're using or what they're doing to exact the results that you did. Thank you once again!
I have used vinegar to remove rust from tools that I was restoring and noted your video. Great combination of electrolysis and oxyclean. I will need to try this soon. Intrestingly, I have been plauged with rust stains from my well water in my fiberglass shower insert. I dampened the base of the shower and distributed alot of oxy clean and made a slurry that I let sit for some time. Occassionally scrubbing with a sponge floor mop and allowing to sit removed the rust stains completely. I did not rinse off until I was sure the rust spots were gone. It went from orange to pure white in less than an hour. Great stuff.
I agree with rlm98253! I’ve watched at least a few good Electrolysis videos and not one of them mentioned anything about it giving off Hydrogen or the possibility of creating Chlorine if salt was used. Thank you for that critical chemistry lesson! You’re a great teacher and great at instructional videos! Very clearly spoken and great attention to detail. You should definitely keep making videos like this.
Does this mean you watched it twice? lol, I'm not sure what rabbit trail you followed to get from makeup to here but make sure to share with anyone else who likes makeup, maybe they'll like it too. Thanks a bunch for watching my video :)
That dark patina is gorgeous. Keep it oiled and it'll last 100's, even 1000's of years! Hats off for not grinding and buffing it all shiny. This was restoration.
That was cool. My dad used to teach industrial arts (tech. ed. for you younger folk). He used to plate things with electrolysis. He never showed me this though. I think he would have liked this video for his old car parts.
Really cool. My mothers husband passed 15 years ago. Last week she gave me his huge Snap On box. The drawers were stuck and needed work. A little solvent and graphite was an easy fix. However the box is full of Snap On tools. Keep in mind the box has set in a garage for 15 years to 18 years. Not a total isolation from the elements. About 1/3 of the tools have lots of rust. The worst are the plier set , adjustable wrench set and lots of the tap and die tools. Snap On has a life warranty BUT not against rust. I was using a brass brush on my bench grinder. I plan to set your gadget up tomorrow. Thank You
One important thing not mentioned, immediately after your item is de-gooped and rinsed, it will start to just. Be sure to use a rust preventative appropriate to your item (food use, not for food). All raw steel is unprotected and will rust like the sickens right before your eyes. This process works well for cast iron pans, any non-stainless, carbon steel item. Using a larger charger (40 amps, etc.) Is desirable or it will kill your charger pretty quickly. Especially for lager items like a cast fry pan. Small charger, clamps, etc. and things wear out fast. Arm and Hammer "washing powder," specifically, works best. About a half cup per gallon of water and is carried in many standard grocery stores, etc. If you have to go buy something, buy that. And he's right about the hydrogen, do NOT do this in a small, unventilated area. Garage is best. Use fans, open windows.
First of all thank you I’ve learned a new way to remove rust. I just want to point out that vinegar works the same way without all the other stuff. Great video
The advantage of electrolysis is that no original metal is removed; oxygen is just pulled out of the rust, leaving the iron intact and the process stops when the oxygen is all gone. The acid in the vinegar, on the other hand, will eat away some of the iron as well as the rust. If left too long, the acid can completely dissolve the object. I have learned this by my own experience.
I found an old plumb axehead a few years ago and soaked it in vinegar for days and days and finally used a sander and layered it with gold foil flakes. Good grief! I wish I’d known what you so kindly demonstrated. Your video is excellent and informative. I am now a keen subscriber.
Your a man after my own heart! Restoring axes and tools, Kukuri hanging on the wall. 😉👍 Thanks for explaining the electrolysis set up so simply too. will be using it on my next restoration, which with any luck will be an old adze I'm trying to acquire.
I open trees logs and firewood with my Himalayan Imports AK Khukuri. The Cold Steels would..."open"...home invaders...LOL! Great tool! And I love me some Oxi Clean BTW!! Great video!!
Time is: 26/6/2023 8:08am --> I really like your video, your sense of humor and how you explain things. I also like that you are using things most people have. Thank you again.
Alot of guys using common sense would have the anode as the object to lift off the rust better but this causes pitting and destroys the object being cleaned. You tried to steel plate a piece of steel so the bubbles just removed rust but not metal. This is a great DIY video. Thanks.
I had to go back and re watch it to see for myself and I must say, it is a bit relaxing in an unconventional sort of way. Regardless of why you enjoyed it, I'm really glad you did!
I stripped all the paint off the grinder and gave it a new coat . Everybody knows Hobart makes all kinds of appliances like mixers and grinders and they last forever. Just clean up the pan is all I have to restore and I have a great piece of equipment. Only paid 225 dollars for it . Thank you sir I found your video very helpful !!
It's amazing how this is the same process for anodizing Ti except anodizing requires higher voltage. Anodizing you're applying oxidation on the item, here you're removing it. Science is cool!
3:25 that piece of metal (before the handle was broken off) was used to hold the handle in place. Over time with use, the handle would become loose and you can hammer another wedge into the top to act as a shim.
You should oil the axe head after washing off the oxyclean to keep rust away. Rust, albeit light surface rusting, will start right back up again on uncoated steel after the electrolysis and cleaning is completed.
Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 😎 I enjoyed this for more reasons than 1. The axe is one I’ve not heard of, It belonged to your grandfather, And it was rusted but not too bad & worth saving! 🤩 I love old tools and have sever things that belonged to my dad who was born in early 1900s. I’ve used several methods to clean, derustify and salvage them. This is one I’ve NOT used. Thanks. Good stuff.
Thanks for the education! I was looking for another rust removal system (besides a vinegar/salt/water solution) for some antique Stanley hand planes. I guess you can learn something new every day.
Man, I thought I was super original when I played around with the idea of posting vids under the name Zak of all trades. Love the channel and the detailed explanations.
I never realized that electrolysis rust removal was so hard! 😁😁😁 I have everything that you used in your video. It now makes my coffee drinking habit worthwhile! Thanks tons!
RANDOMLY found this video and I'd like to thank you for making this. I'm gonna try this to see if I can get some rust off some of my ratcheting wrenches!
OxiClean is an oxidizer also known as sodium peroxyhydrate 25 to 35% hydrogen peroxide the balance being baking soda you can buy the stuff in 50-lb bags technical grade the stuff in the store is weak and has fillers I believe the company is Cam 1 in Houston who imported they get it in on pallets
FYI, the piece of metal you found in the old piece of handle is a wedge. The hole in the tool head (axe, mattock, hammer, etc.) for the handle, is slightly flared at the top, and after it is driven onto the wooden handle, the wedge is driven into the wood to expand it into the flare and hold the tool head on.
I'm pretty confident that the channel owner understands how axes are hung and what a wedge is. Typically there's a wooden wedge parallel to the head of the axe, then one or more smaller metal wedges perpendicular or on a slant hammered into the wooden wedge. This axe just had a jagged scrap metal chunk alone. It was a careless rush job originally. Which is perfectly fine if that's all the task calls for. My habit when I have a similar tool with a loose head that isn't a huge value to me or the handle is half shot but not entirely done is to throw a few nails in there. It works for another six months. I wouldn't be surprised if a responsible craftsman with good habits found it later and shook their head at the sloppy job. I can hang an axe very well if it's a gift, I'm doing it as a favor, or if it's one I value a lot or intend to use frequently but I'll also slap crap together if it's a cheap tool I plan to be able to leave outside or use improperly anyway.
I appreciate learning about the electrolysis. I've never tried it because well number one just never got to the place where I actually had a reason to. But I've known about it, heard about it. Just never understood all of the little details. I learned a little more today from watching your video. Thanks!
If you do not treat the metal piece after the electrolysis, it will flash rust. That process starts almost immediately if the metal is not treated. It is microscopic at first, but spreads. Me, I do not use the same type of battery charger when I do electrolysis. I have used this technique for years in cleaning car parts of everything from Model A Fords to '42 Chevies. Your bucket is a bit small. I have even used this process by using a cheap kiddie pool and it works well with larger pieces, too. However, you always want to be careful that the parts do not puncture the plastic. It is safe to pour the sludge on a flower bed, but not on a veggie garden when done. Me, I like Arm wash soda and Hammer better than Oxiclean, but I am an old dog and resistant to change. Your going to have to search high and low to find any real cases of someone actually killing or harming themselves by electrolysis fumes. I do my work outside to begin with though, so ventilation is always adequate..
Thank you for the comment, I hosed it down with water and hit it with a light coat of oil and it's still rust free today. I like the Idea of a kiddie pool.
Good to know that the sludge can be recycled in the garden, not just poured down a drain, thanks. Does anyone know if the sludge will be acidic or alkaline? Thus informing what kind of flowers/bushes it's best to use on.
Excellent video dude, just subscribed, I do magnet fishing and am going to try this on some of the items I find. Cheers all the way from Manchester UK. 👍🇬🇧
@@mikeeagle2653 It may etch it but I wouldn't call it rusting. That is the exposure of air and water to the metal creating iron oxides. The acetic acid in vinegar should convert the rust to ferric/ferrous acetate I believe. You would still need to place the axe head in into baking soda bath afterwards, to neutralise the acidity.
bitTorrenter Heat the metal with a hairdryer or and little propane touch spray with vinger and it will start rusting before your eyes. I’ve been doing it for 20 years.
Enjoyed learning something new ! Thanks ! Watched the entire 12 min vid in about 90 seconds by stepping forward from salient point to salient point, got the entire gist, INCLUDING "don't use salt ... " and am very happy with the result ! All the VERY BEST to all, from Texas - Chuck.
Just a note, I cleaned up rusted old iron pans with oxyclean by simply soaking the pan in a solution. Another way is to bring water to a boil in the rusty pan and add oxyclean and let soak. Does a good job.
Back when they still made coffee cans out of metal. Good old days. Someone tell Maxwell house that I only stopped drinking their shitty coffee because they stopped selling it in useful cans.
@@terrymccorkle1674 Are you American? Because I don't recognize the brand. I'm from Ontario Canada. Most of the stores just have a brand called Selection, Folgers, and Maxwell House. There are a few others but they all come in the plastic. Which is totally good for paint. But this is another good use. Easy enough to find scrap metal though. To be honest. If they are saving the environment by reducing energy demands and costs; I'm just going to sit here and enjoy my crow.
@@brendanwood1540 Yes I am. It's Brookshire brothers store brand. They also own super one stores. Don't know whether they are nation wide or not but you can order online from them I think. And it's good coffee.
@@terrymccorkle1674 Maybe worth a shot then; though I'm picky about my coffee taste; won't hold it against you. For now I've found myself with a surplus of scrap steel sheet metal, not enough big hard steel chunks to take the rust off of. I gotta reconfigure the air supply on my makeshift forge. The fan is just way too powerful on the lowest setting of the potentiometer. Gotta divert some of the air. For now it's a more effective metal rapid oxidizer.
@@brendanwood1540 I used to drink folgers all the time but when they changed the blend I had to change. This tastes more like the old folgers and I love it
People often don't realize that electrons actually move freely from "negative" to "positive." Its counter-intuitive but true. Thanks for pointing it out with emphasis. What you gave there works, particularly for smaller pieces but, if you can get the "horsepower," a 40 amp charger is best to get the job done, particularly if you suddenly get the urge to restore something like a cast iron pan/griddle/Dutch oven, etc.. They need the extra juice or you'll be there 'till next Christmas. lol. But you have a good, simple, basic example of what it takes. You mentioned the Arm and hammer "washing powder," I'm just pointing out to the viewers that it has to be the powder, not other washing "soap" powders. Sodium carbonate, as you say. Fortunately its found in most larger grocery stores that can carry the expanded inventory. And its relatively cheap. If i remember correctly, its a ratio of a cup for every 5 ten gallons but that can be verified. If all else fails and your solution doesn't seem to be getting the job done, add 1/2 cup per ten beyond that until the reaction starts to perc along. Just give it a couple hours before adding more. I've done very heavily gunned up, large cast iron in 48hrs or so with a 40 amp setup. One word if caution! If you have to submerge your clamp(s), they will deteriorate along with the gunk. Try to make a connection that allows you to keep the clamp above water, if possible. :) Thanks again for this simple and informative starter guide. :)
very very informative. Watched many videos of people using this technique but never had anyone explain it before. Will be using this method right away on some antique tools.
The handles can really be a bear to find for sure since cruisers aren't in super common use any more. Rest assured, none and I mean none of this patina will be removed besides the cutting edge.
Thanks, I went to my local true value hardware store and found one. I didn't buy one, but they let me put it in a closet to get later. Speaking of bad condition, I found a plumb axe in the ground, and the pitting is DEEP. I will upload it later
I've been experimenting lately with different rust removal methods including electrolysis, but so far my favorite method is just a water soak with oxalic acid powder. Just a few tablespoons of powder in hot water and an overnight soak following by a quick wire brush will remove all traces of rust. Follow up with a bath of water and baking soda to neutralize the acid. The Oxalic powder is inexpensive with 2 pounds as little as $10. That said, what a wonderful axe head to have from a grandparent.
well I guess my day is done,cause I learnt something new! I have a bunch of tools that some how rusted up, and was wondering how to clean them, wire brush was what i came up with, but this is so much easier! Thanks for the share. Knowledge is power!
My dad was an avid woodworker/craftsman in his spare time. The totem pole he made is still in my mom's basement, along with the remaining hand-made canes he created (he must have GIVEN away over 50 to relatives, church friends, co-workers, & neighbors). I'd love to know about the material composition of the parts used to securely fasten the axe head as I have an axe head to clean, as well as many other steel tools that I inherited upon his passing. I don't just want to grind them down if less grinding is necessary due to this process. Thanks in advance for any further info you can provide.
Hey Scott, as long as it's steel this process will completely clean off the rust, the only reason you would need to grind or sand is if the metal is pitted. I'm sorry but I'm not very educated on alloys and how they respond to electrolysis, i'd expect it all to be steel when it comes to axes and tools.
Thanks very much, no I'm not a college or school teacher. I have had a fair amount of training to do presentations as well as studying communication during my time in the military. Thanks a bunch for watching :)
@@ZackOfAllTrades It shows! One of the best presentations I have watched and I really enjoyed it. You have a calming voice also. Bob Ross from PBS would be proud! LOL
This is the first time I have seen your sight. Very nice. As far as Mr. Chicadee, I have seen every of their videos about a dozen times. It is adictive and very relaxing. I will have keep looking for your videos?
Wow the OxiClean was brilliant who would have thought OxiClean would have done such a good job,I'm sold I subscribed i can't wait to see the next one...
Intteresting vid. Never tried electrolysis. Always mixed a solution of 6 %Acetic acid by volume with H2O. Use a 20l/5gal. plastic pail. Acetic acid attacks iron oxide. No electricity bill. Simply soak parts for a couple of days. Further, a fix for looose handles on shovels, axes, hammers etc. is to soak the working end, with handle still in place, in a pail of used automotive antifreeze/coolant. Swells up the handles and wooden interference wedges for a better than new fit. Has the added benefit of containing anti-corrosion properties. No need for adding excessive metal wedges. Thanks for sharing and best to you and yours.
This is why I like small channels, they can respond to all of your comments and the whole thing feels more personal and special
I found a tub of Oxiclean that had lost t's top and absorbed enough water it's a solid block. Not very handy for laundry use, but now I know its special purpose. I have a garage full of rusted tools and not a few plastic buckets. I'm going to be a hydrogen farmer!
Love the practical science Zack, keep 'em coming'!
That's awesome. Always feel like there is some kind of connection with those who have gone before when you find an old tool like that, even better when it's from family.
Yes, yes, yes. I cannot pick up any of the old tools in my shop whithout at least wondering about those who used them before me. The very epitome of a touchstone.
Huge fan of restoration videos, but this is the best explanation for electrolysis to remove rust I've seen yet. Thanks for the video, Zack.
Billy Mays is cheering from beyond the grave. It cleans your clothes, "BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!" It removes rust too!
That actually made me lol. I don't know why, but for some reason I'd never thought of that. I'll think of it every time now, Thanks!
Is there a part 2 to this ax restoration yet, or are you waiting for the perfect handle?
he's probably hand carving one from a tree, but can't cut it down because he needs a handle for his axe to cut it down to make a handle for his axe.
Billy Maze is doing coke of an Angel hookers ass !!
There isn't yet, working on finding some hickory at the moment.
I came here to learn about removing brake rust from the wheels on my vehicle and now I am texting my friends asking for an Axe collector's guide for Christmas! Sheesh, you are a great speaker!
Lol that's funny. Thank you for that kind compliment!
When you said you wondered what kind of history this axe had, all I could think about was the old limerick about Lizzy Borden. Can't get it outa my head.
love that little cruiser and the fact it was your grandpas makes it that much sweeter
I agree, I hope to make some progress on it before long
I really like how you said you will start from scratch with your own story, I feel kinda the same when I find tools of my grandfather's and restore them myself. I like to imagine my grandkids 70 years from now thinking the same thing when the find the tools I've used from my grandfather
I absolutely agree, there's something about artifacts left behind by someone that are just a little enigmatic without knowing the story. I plan to leave my progeny lots of artifacts without full stories whenever I'm called home.
they'll just have a yard sale and sell "this old crap" for next to nothing. At least mine would.Too busy with head in a cell phone for anything else.
ronald davis Unfortunately u are probably right.
I have not done electrical rust removal yet, that's why I am watching these videos. This by far was the best. The anode size, a good electrical connection, current flow direction, was lacking or (wrong) in the other videos.
As an electrician this was right on, and what I told myself to do before i saw this video.
When I do this process I want to try tap water vs distilled water just to see if there any difference. I also like the Oxyclean for some reason.
GOOD JOB!
Aye, good warnings about the use of table salt releasing chlorine gas, and the release of hydrogen gas from the electrolysis of percarbonates.
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Mr. Chickadee is a fantastic RUclips channel. I have been watching his videos for a while now as they progressed right from the foundation for both their house and the workshop.
Good for you for helping to promote other great channels.
I wired the washer so I can just toss axe heads in when the wife does laundry. Nice job, Zack.
"I'm gonna put this on 6 volts - no I'm not!" Very entertaining and informative. Thank you so very much for explaining this process. I've seen other videos but they don't tell you what they're using or what they're doing to exact the results that you did. Thank you once again!
I have used vinegar to remove rust from tools that I was restoring and noted your video. Great combination of electrolysis and oxyclean. I will need to try this soon. Intrestingly, I have been plauged with rust stains from my well water in my fiberglass shower insert. I dampened the base of the shower and distributed alot of oxy clean and made a slurry that I let sit for some time. Occassionally scrubbing with a sponge floor mop and allowing to sit removed the rust stains completely. I did not rinse off until I was sure the rust spots were gone. It went from orange to pure white in less than an hour. Great stuff.
Loretta Caputo iron out spray works great on iron stains.
This one of the more intelligent and informative iterations of electrolysis that I've seen on RUclips. Kudos.
I agree with rlm98253! I’ve watched at least a few good Electrolysis videos and not one of them mentioned anything about it giving off Hydrogen or the possibility of creating Chlorine if salt was used. Thank you for that critical chemistry lesson! You’re a great teacher and great at instructional videos! Very clearly spoken and great attention to detail. You should definitely keep making videos like this.
Didn’t not expect to learn that much tonight! Thanks! You got a sub out of me. Very cool! ... falling into an electrolysis RUclips hole now...
WHY DID I FIND THIS SO EXCITING
I CAME TO RUclips FOR MAKE UP AND ENDED UP HERE
Does this mean you watched it twice? lol, I'm not sure what rabbit trail you followed to get from makeup to here but make sure to share with anyone else who likes makeup, maybe they'll like it too. Thanks a bunch for watching my video :)
Maggie Ann Simard you can do it! anyone can do it! break the norm
Maggie Ann Simard it's exciting cuz at any point there could be an explosion:)
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hahhaahahahahahaaaa maybe you can improve you make up whit battery charger .. like facial massage .... ahahahahahahaaaa
That dark patina is gorgeous. Keep it oiled and it'll last 100's, even 1000's of years! Hats off for not grinding and buffing it all shiny. This was restoration.
Thanks a lot Pockets!
That was cool. My dad used to teach industrial arts (tech. ed. for you younger folk). He used to plate things with electrolysis. He never showed me this though. I think he would have liked this video for his old car parts.
Really cool. My mothers husband passed 15 years ago. Last week she gave me his huge Snap On box. The drawers were stuck and needed work. A little solvent and graphite was an easy fix. However the box is full of Snap On tools. Keep in mind the box has set in a garage for 15 years to 18 years. Not a total isolation from the elements. About 1/3 of the tools have lots of rust. The worst are the plier set , adjustable wrench set and lots of the tap and die tools. Snap On has a life warranty BUT not against rust. I was using a brass brush on my bench grinder. I plan to set your gadget up tomorrow. Thank You
One important thing not mentioned, immediately after your item is de-gooped and rinsed, it will start to just. Be sure to use a rust preventative appropriate to your item (food use, not for food). All raw steel is unprotected and will rust like the sickens right before your eyes.
This process works well for cast iron pans, any non-stainless, carbon steel item.
Using a larger charger (40 amps, etc.) Is desirable or it will kill your charger pretty quickly. Especially for lager items like a cast fry pan.
Small charger, clamps, etc. and things wear out fast.
Arm and Hammer "washing powder," specifically, works best. About a half cup per gallon of water and is carried in many standard grocery stores, etc. If you have to go buy something, buy that.
And he's right about the hydrogen, do NOT do this in a small, unventilated area. Garage is best. Use fans, open windows.
Just ran across your video today 5-years later and it was an awesome clean up of your axe head, thanks for the idea!
First of all thank you I’ve learned a new way to remove rust. I just want to point out that vinegar works the same way without all the other stuff. Great video
The advantage of electrolysis is that no original metal is removed; oxygen is just pulled out of the rust, leaving the iron intact and the process stops when the oxygen is all gone. The acid in the vinegar, on the other hand, will eat away some of the iron as well as the rust. If left too long, the acid can completely dissolve the object. I have learned this by my own experience.
I found an old plumb axehead a few years ago and soaked it in vinegar for days and days and finally used a sander and layered it with gold foil flakes. Good grief! I wish I’d known what you so kindly demonstrated. Your video is excellent and informative. I am now a keen subscriber.
Good electrolosis demonstration. The oldest Plumb axe was 1886, in 1946 they changed their name to Proto.
Mr. Chickadee has out standing bush skills....as fine a carpenter as I have ever seen.
Your a man after my own heart! Restoring axes and tools, Kukuri hanging on the wall. 😉👍
Thanks for explaining the electrolysis set up so simply too. will be using it on my next restoration, which with any luck will be an old adze I'm trying to acquire.
Fantastic letter opener, it is!
I open trees logs and firewood with my Himalayan Imports AK Khukuri. The Cold Steels would..."open"...home invaders...LOL! Great tool! And I love me some Oxi Clean BTW!! Great video!!
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Time is: 26/6/2023 8:08am --> I really like your video, your sense of humor and how you explain things. I also like that you are using things most people have. Thank you again.
My wife can't find the oxyclean. My cloths are dirty but my tools aren't. :-)
Lol
That is hilarious
Then she saw your post on youtube and got out the axe 👍🤣
@@laragreene8328 LOL!!!!!!
superrodder2002 you made a real good funny on that
one!
Alot of guys using common sense would have the anode as the object to lift off the rust better but this causes pitting and destroys the object being cleaned. You tried to steel plate a piece of steel so the bubbles just removed rust but not metal. This is a great DIY video. Thanks.
This is so relaxing???? Why did I enjoy this so much
I had to go back and re watch it to see for myself and I must say, it is a bit relaxing in an unconventional sort of way. Regardless of why you enjoyed it, I'm really glad you did!
I stripped all the paint off the grinder and gave it a new coat . Everybody knows Hobart makes all kinds of appliances like mixers and grinders and they last forever. Just clean up the pan is all I have to restore and I have a great piece of equipment. Only paid 225 dollars for it . Thank you sir I found your video very helpful !!
It's amazing how this is the same process for anodizing Ti except anodizing requires higher voltage. Anodizing you're applying oxidation on the item, here you're removing it. Science is cool!
Love Mr Chicadee! I saw an interview with him and his story was amazing. Thanks for recognizing him.
Great tip. I;m going to clean my late husband's tools. And a couple from my personnal tool box
Enjoyed the hack out watching this guy! I watched from start to finish without skipping and distracting.
Thank you so much!
3:25 that piece of metal (before the handle was broken off) was used to hold the handle in place. Over time with use, the handle would become loose and you can hammer another wedge into the top to act as a shim.
Mr. Chickadee is really great; very good content without annoying commentary or background music.
You should oil the axe head after washing off the oxyclean to keep rust away. Rust, albeit light surface rusting, will start right back up again on uncoated steel after the electrolysis and cleaning is completed.
I re-handled a cruiser axe 55 years ago because I was small and I had it for many years, it was my favorite axe
I got the same damn battery charger.. it literally looks like you grabbed mine from my garage... brb .. going to make sure mine is still there...
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ISEE YOU lol I got the same exact one also 😂
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Greetings from the Ohio Porters. 😎 I enjoyed this for more reasons than 1. The axe is one I’ve not heard of, It belonged to your grandfather, And it was rusted but not too bad & worth saving! 🤩 I love old tools and have sever things that belonged to my dad who was born in early 1900s. I’ve used several methods to clean, derustify and salvage them. This is one I’ve NOT used. Thanks. Good stuff.
Thanks for the education! I was looking for another rust removal system (besides a vinegar/salt/water solution) for some antique Stanley hand planes. I guess you can learn something new every day.
Wow, so informative. I hadn't even considered the chemistry behind removing rust. My eyes have been opened.
Hey Megan, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Man, I thought I was super original when I played around with the idea of posting vids under the name Zak of all trades.
Love the channel and the detailed explanations.
Thank you. Just purchased a rusty antique railroad lamp. now I know how to remove the rust without over doing it.
I never realized that electrolysis rust removal was so hard! 😁😁😁 I have everything that you used in your video. It now makes my coffee drinking habit worthwhile! Thanks tons!
Glad to hear you're all set up!
wow , i use that high $ stuff !!
New electrolyte (Oxyclean - didn't know this before) for removing rust through electrolysis very clearly and simply demonstrated. Thank you.
This was really interesting. Yes, Oxyclean is great. I'd like to see more of your informative videos. thanks
RANDOMLY found this video and I'd like to thank you for making this. I'm gonna try this to see if I can get some rust off some of my ratcheting wrenches!
Me too, I’m going to try to clean some of my mother in law’s old tools!
OxiClean is an oxidizer also known as sodium peroxyhydrate 25 to 35% hydrogen peroxide the balance being baking soda you can buy the stuff in 50-lb bags technical grade the stuff in the store is weak and has fillers I believe the company is Cam 1 in Houston who imported they get it in on pallets
Completely wrong composition.
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt So what's the right composition?
Chris Elliott
Google it. It will show sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate.
Wow! That's impressive! I have seen many methods to remove rust, but my, my, that is super hard to beat, simply incredible!
That was awesome, I'd like to see how you finish off this project.
I am so glad a stumbled across your video. This the BEST I have seen explaining this process. Less intimidating than I thought. Thank you!
Thanks James! I’m glad it made sense.
"EVAPO-RUST" it's a non-toxic, bio-degradable, reusable rust remover. I've been repairing and upgrading bikes since the mid 80's, it works.
Looking to clean inside of rusty gas tank.. Recommended?
I agree, Mr. Chickadee is mesmerizing.
FYI, the piece of metal you found in the old piece of handle is a wedge. The hole in the tool head (axe, mattock, hammer, etc.) for the handle, is slightly flared at the top, and after it is driven onto the wooden handle, the wedge is driven into the wood to expand it into the flare and hold the tool head on.
I'm pretty confident that the channel owner understands how axes are hung and what a wedge is. Typically there's a wooden wedge parallel to the head of the axe, then one or more smaller metal wedges perpendicular or on a slant hammered into the wooden wedge. This axe just had a jagged scrap metal chunk alone. It was a careless rush job originally. Which is perfectly fine if that's all the task calls for. My habit when I have a similar tool with a loose head that isn't a huge value to me or the handle is half shot but not entirely done is to throw a few nails in there. It works for another six months. I wouldn't be surprised if a responsible craftsman with good habits found it later and shook their head at the sloppy job. I can hang an axe very well if it's a gift, I'm doing it as a favor, or if it's one I value a lot or intend to use frequently but I'll also slap crap together if it's a cheap tool I plan to be able to leave outside or use improperly anyway.
There's always one.
cant believe Im just now stumbling across this channel. This video wins the internet dude.
Billy Mays last words were "But wait! There's more"...and I think this is what he was trying to tell us.
Love watching old stuff getting restored/clean
12 volts 2 amps or 12 volts 6 amps? You didn't specify.
Awesome video. Thanks a lot.
More amperage, faster results.
I appreciate learning about the electrolysis. I've never tried it because well number one just never got to the place where I actually had a reason to. But I've known about it, heard about it. Just never understood all of the little details.
I learned a little more today from watching your video. Thanks!
If you do not treat the metal piece after the electrolysis, it will flash rust. That process starts almost immediately if the metal is not treated. It is microscopic at first, but spreads. Me, I do not use the same type of battery charger when I do electrolysis. I have used this technique for years in cleaning car parts of everything from Model A Fords to '42 Chevies. Your bucket is a bit small. I have even used this process by using a cheap kiddie pool and it works well with larger pieces, too. However, you always want to be careful that the parts do not puncture the plastic. It is safe to pour the sludge on a flower bed, but not on a veggie garden when done. Me, I like Arm wash soda and Hammer better than Oxiclean, but I am an old dog and resistant to change. Your going to have to search high and low to find any real cases of someone actually killing or harming themselves by electrolysis fumes. I do my work outside to begin with though, so ventilation is always adequate..
Thank you for the comment, I hosed it down with water and hit it with a light coat of oil and it's still rust free today. I like the Idea of a kiddie pool.
a1930ford what do you use to treat it with and how do you get rid of the black oxide after you pull it from the tank?
Good to know that the sludge can be recycled in the garden, not just poured down a drain, thanks.
Does anyone know if the sludge will be acidic or alkaline?
Thus informing what kind of flowers/bushes it's best to use on.
Unlike myself... Someone paid attention in science class. Very informative. Thanks for the video👍
Excellent video dude, just subscribed, I do magnet fishing and am going to try this on some of the items I find. Cheers all the way from Manchester UK. 👍🇬🇧
Do you find anything good worth restoring? Ive watched "thats Brad" magnet fish. It seems like lots of junk thrown in the canals.
Thanx for showing me how it's done. BTW, Mr. Chickadee rocks. I've been watching him almost since he started.
Thanks for watching, Mike. I love his videos
Rub the metal with a green 3M scrubber pad after the 24 hour vinegar/water bath.
Vinger will rust steel not clean it
@@mikeeagle2653 It may etch it but I wouldn't call it rusting. That is the exposure of air and water to the metal creating iron oxides.
The acetic acid in vinegar should convert the rust to ferric/ferrous acetate I believe.
You would still need to place the axe head in into baking soda bath afterwards, to neutralise the acidity.
bitTorrenter
Heat the metal with a hairdryer or and little propane touch spray with vinger and it will start rusting before your eyes. I’ve been doing it for 20 years.
I came here to find out how to remove rust and I got an AWESOME SCIENCE LESSON!!!!
#MINDBLOWN
Glad you enjoyed it!!
You didn't show us the coffee can after???
impactajuvenile : Why, he wasn't restoring the coffee can.😀😄😄😄😜
I hope he didn’t fall into the ring of schmuck after and couldn’t get up?
There is something satisfying when you can look at the crap that came off an item after a deep cleaning project. 🤪😃
@@briantruckinglanders6375 : I was wondering about that, too. I am not knocking you when I say some folks just have more curiosity than others.
Enjoyed learning something new ! Thanks ! Watched the entire 12 min vid in about 90 seconds by stepping forward from salient point to salient point, got the entire gist, INCLUDING "don't use salt ... " and am very happy with the result ! All the VERY BEST to all, from Texas - Chuck.
keep up the great common sense videos. love em!
Thanks a lot Sandra, I really appreciate it!
Restoration + Learning = simple gratification. Relaxation in a pure form.
Stainless also releases chromium which is very VERY DANGEROUS to you're lungs and skin.
Nice video thank you. I have a bunch of old axes and hand planes that one day will get themselves restored. This will help.
Just a note, I cleaned up rusted old iron pans with oxyclean by simply soaking the pan in a solution. Another way is to bring water to a boil in the rusty pan and add oxyclean and let soak. Does a good job.
Yeah? What if the battery charger and the coffee can and all that weren't even needed for the ax head? Just the oxyclean?
Very good to watch and learn. Thanks.
May i correct your head line : Remove Rust with Electrolysis , using Oxiclean as conductor. Thank u ...No problem.
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schuur10 ......there’s always one.........
Mr Chickadee is one of my faves.
Back when they still made coffee cans out of metal. Good old days.
Someone tell Maxwell house that I only stopped drinking their shitty coffee because they stopped selling it in useful cans.
They still do. It's Brookshire store brand. I save them all
@@terrymccorkle1674 Are you American? Because I don't recognize the brand. I'm from Ontario Canada. Most of the stores just have a brand called Selection, Folgers, and Maxwell House. There are a few others but they all come in the plastic. Which is totally good for paint. But this is another good use. Easy enough to find scrap metal though. To be honest. If they are saving the environment by reducing energy demands and costs; I'm just going to sit here and enjoy my crow.
@@brendanwood1540 Yes I am. It's Brookshire brothers store brand. They also own super one stores. Don't know whether they are nation wide or not but you can order online from them I think. And it's good coffee.
@@terrymccorkle1674 Maybe worth a shot then; though I'm picky about my coffee taste; won't hold it against you. For now I've found myself with a surplus of scrap steel sheet metal, not enough big hard steel chunks to take the rust off of. I gotta reconfigure the air supply on my makeshift forge. The fan is just way too powerful on the lowest setting of the potentiometer. Gotta divert some of the air. For now it's a more effective metal rapid oxidizer.
@@brendanwood1540 I used to drink folgers all the time but when they changed the blend I had to change. This tastes more like the old folgers and I love it
People often don't realize that electrons actually move freely from "negative" to "positive." Its counter-intuitive but true. Thanks for pointing it out with emphasis.
What you gave there works, particularly for smaller pieces but, if you can get the "horsepower," a 40 amp charger is best to get the job done, particularly if you suddenly get the urge to restore something like a cast iron pan/griddle/Dutch oven, etc.. They need the extra juice or you'll be there 'till next Christmas. lol. But you have a good, simple, basic example of what it takes.
You mentioned the Arm and hammer "washing powder," I'm just pointing out to the viewers that it has to be the powder, not other washing "soap" powders. Sodium carbonate, as you say. Fortunately its found in most larger grocery stores that can carry the expanded inventory. And its relatively cheap. If i remember correctly, its a ratio of a cup for every 5 ten gallons but that can be verified. If all else fails and your solution doesn't seem to be getting the job done, add 1/2 cup per ten beyond that until the reaction starts to perc along. Just give it a couple hours before adding more.
I've done very heavily gunned up, large cast iron in 48hrs or so with a 40 amp setup.
One word if caution! If you have to submerge your clamp(s), they will deteriorate along with the gunk. Try to make a connection that allows you to keep the clamp above water, if possible. :)
Thanks again for this simple and informative starter guide. :)
what if he clean it all off and it said husky 😂😂😂😂😂
lol aw man what a let down that would be.
deairreo hill funny
deairreo hill ...Husky HELL!!# What if it said "made in china" 😞😞😒😒
lmao!
Husky tools are made in China, and Taiwan.
very very informative. Watched many videos of people using this technique but never had anyone explain it before. Will be using this method right away on some antique tools.
I have a 50's cruiser-ish axe, can't get a handle however, and PLEASE don't remove that patena of it, that's the best patena I've ever seen
The handles can really be a bear to find for sure since cruisers aren't in super common use any more. Rest assured, none and I mean none of this patina will be removed besides the cutting edge.
Thanks, I went to my local true value hardware store and found one. I didn't buy one, but they let me put it in a closet to get later. Speaking of bad condition, I found a plumb axe in the ground, and the pitting is DEEP. I will upload it later
Can't find a handle? Watch Ray Mear's and learn to make one yourself....
Chris Black
Tecnhnodad very interesting demonstration very good clear presentation, and clear sound as well. Important for us oldies
Hey John, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I started watching a fried rice tutorial and ended up here... not even mad about it 😉
I've been experimenting lately with different rust removal methods including electrolysis, but so far my favorite method is just a water soak with oxalic acid powder. Just a few tablespoons of powder in hot water and an overnight soak following by a quick wire brush will remove all traces of rust. Follow up with a bath of water and baking soda to neutralize the acid. The Oxalic powder is inexpensive with 2 pounds as little as $10. That said, what a wonderful axe head to have from a grandparent.
that's one impeccable mustache
well I guess my day is done,cause I learnt something new! I have a bunch of tools that some how rusted up, and was wondering how to clean them, wire brush was what i came up with, but this is so much easier!
Thanks for the share. Knowledge is power!
My dad was an avid woodworker/craftsman in his spare time. The totem pole he made is still in my mom's basement, along with the remaining hand-made canes he created (he must have GIVEN away over 50 to relatives, church friends, co-workers, & neighbors). I'd love to know about the material composition of the parts used to securely fasten the axe head as I have an axe head to clean, as well as many other steel tools that I inherited upon his passing. I don't just want to grind them down if less grinding is necessary due to this process. Thanks in advance for any further info you can provide.
Hey Scott, as long as it's steel this process will completely clean off the rust, the only reason you would need to grind or sand is if the metal is pitted. I'm sorry but I'm not very educated on alloys and how they respond to electrolysis, i'd expect it all to be steel when it comes to axes and tools.
I got my old granddad axe. It still got a lot live in it. It has had three new handles and two new heads. Cheers
Very clear presentation. Are you a school teacher or university professor?
Thanks very much, no I'm not a college or school teacher. I have had a fair amount of training to do presentations as well as studying communication during my time in the military. Thanks a bunch for watching :)
seems to have to much common sense to be a teacher or professor
I was waiting for you to go into a breaking bad scene.
lesamourai777 LOL US Army charm school.
@@ZackOfAllTrades It shows! One of the best presentations I have watched and I really enjoyed it. You have a calming voice also. Bob Ross from PBS would be proud! LOL
This is the first time I have seen your sight. Very nice. As far as Mr. Chicadee, I have seen every of their videos about a dozen times. It is adictive and very relaxing. I will have keep looking for your videos?
Thanks for the tips Zack (Just the tip mind, and only for a minute)
Aha! another fan of Uncle Bumble. Thanks for watching my video!
Wow the OxiClean was brilliant who would have thought OxiClean would have done such a good job,I'm sold I subscribed i can't wait to see the next one...
Hey Don thanks a bunch! Glad to have you here :)
Zack, I was looking thru your post vids. Did you ever make a part 2? If so could you link it? I would love to see the finished results.
no
Amazing chemical changes. Simple solution to a rusty problem.
Probably that axe only needs a handle and made a good use of it.
The rust will be gone after being used
Rust isn't going anywhere Son ...I drove old rusty cars when I lived up north And the rust just got worse
Intteresting vid. Never tried electrolysis. Always mixed a solution of 6 %Acetic acid by volume with H2O. Use a 20l/5gal. plastic pail. Acetic acid attacks iron oxide. No electricity bill. Simply soak parts for a couple of days. Further, a fix for looose handles on shovels, axes, hammers etc. is to soak the working end, with handle still in place, in a pail of used automotive antifreeze/coolant. Swells up the handles and wooden interference wedges for a better than new fit. Has the added benefit of containing anti-corrosion properties. No need for adding excessive metal wedges. Thanks for sharing and best to you and yours.
I concur. I've used both these techniques successfully.
Best to you and yours.
I wanted to see you pull out the coffee can
Me three.
Nothing would have stuck to that coffee can. It is all floating in the electrolysis solution.
@@MatthewTaylor3
Actually, I saw another video about electrolysis and the other piece of metal acted like a rust magnet.
An aquarium bubbler for agitation might be a good addition for next time. Thanks for the Video .