Removing Rust with Electrolysis - WOOD magazine

[blindmify]

You can make your own Washing Soda too. Washing Soda (Na2CO3) is just Baking Soda (NaHCO2) that has had it's Carbon Dioxide (co2) heated away. The reason cooks use Baking Soda in baking is that during the heating process the Soda releases it's co2 which helps give baked goods that light and fluffy texture. Anyway, you can spread your Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) out in a baking pan place it in a 400 degree oven for an hour and you'll have Washing Soda (sodium carbonate).

[batbawls]

Regarding the holes in the tub, keep in mind the displacement based upon the size of the item you submerge.

[Hiker_who_Sews]

Thank you for such a clear explanation on how to restore vintage pieces. It's been many decades since learning this in high school chemistry class, so your details (none the least being safety) are much appreciated.

[raajmata]

Hi Sir. U r the first person to give the details of the process in real detail.. thanks for that. Keep ur videos coming..

[phbrinsden]

A few years ago I restored a full set of Bedrock planes. I carefully and relentlessly looked for Bedrock rusty junk parts until I had all the parts needed. I electrolysed everything, ensured the iron was fully dried (it IS porous), re japanned with the real japan (not paint) and replaced totes and knobs with new ones to exact dimensions made from rosewood. The only thing not made by Stanley, apart from totes and knobs, are the Hock cutters. The set (#602 through #608) is in regular bench use and are awesome. If you use this electrolysis process on cast iron I do recommend some time in a warm electric oven (not gas) to thoroughly dry the iron. You don’t want moisture trapped in the pores and then Japan over it. I used washing soda just like this video suggests and a 12 volt battery charger. I live in Houston and in the summer I laid a 12 volt computer cooling fan on top of the charger just to help the cooling along by sucking air up through the charger. Worked great. There is real satisfaction bringing a set of planes back to full productive life.

[John-gmty]

Thank you for your video, I didn't realise about the chromium leeching from stainless, didn't even consider it.
you've helped me be a little more environmentally conscious and probably helped my health.

[TheJoacosta]

Great video!! When i saw this technique about remove the rust from the metals, i tried in my home. I have and old water pump and was rusty so i tried to remove it from the water pump and i left to work out 12 hours until the next day! In the morning, i umpluged the electricity from the tank and see hows going the water pump! After that i brushed it with an metal brush and remove the last rust with bunch of water! The result was amazing! It cleans everything on that water pump and i painted first with anti rust paint and then i painted with black!
Im really proud to find out a good technique that take the rust from the metal!! Im using this technique each time that i need it!!

[Mezman]

Definite 'like' as well as great appreciation. Zero click bait with fully detailed information. An unfortunate rarity. Thanks for getting to the point and sticking to it 👍!!

[rh]

Great video! Most of the videos I have watched on this are fifteen or more minutes long and are filled with questionable information. There are some good ones, but this is the best by far. Thank you for clear and direct presentation and cautions. Earned a sub!!!

[kenzpenz]

Just in case you are checking your site I thought you might like to know I copied your setup exactly. I even found the plastic tub at Home Depot and it is exactly like yours It works great. Thanks for the information.

[SkynyrdTim]

I copied this setup to remove rust from a Revolutionary War era stirrup I found while metal detecting. Worked great! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions!

[salz.]

Hi Lucas, I sometimes restore Lionel trains. Your video and method will make my job simple for removing rust.
Thank you for posting,
Sal

[alexplorer]

Suggestion: Put a couple notches (dados) on the bottom of the wood "plank" to catch the edges of the tub. Serves a couple purposes: Keeps the wood from getting knocked into the tub. Also helps reinforce the thin tub walls against the pressure from the water.

[AW-ifmv]

Built one last night based on your video and it works GREAT. Thanks!!!

[matheussanthiago]

thank you so so much
after about a year, I've finally gathered all the gear necessary to make my own eletrolisys tank
and it work, solely because of your assembling guide
you sir is a godsend

[bldann]

This is the first video of its type that has given me the confidence to want to build my own e-tank! Thanks so much! Excellent presentation!

[silkenpaw]

Great explanation and demonstration of the setup! Thank you so much.

[LuvBorderCollies]

Great video!!! Thanks for posting it. This will be much better than dealing with any quantity of acid based rust removers.

[MyPlayfulPlans]

Great vid, better than many I've seen online about the process. Thanks.

[joeweber]

Very concise and well presented. Thank you for the information.