Rusty fragging tools

[Conesus_Kid]

So, what do you folks do about this?

I've got a pair of bone cutters that are rusted to the point where they don't operate easily.

I'm tempted to go after them with some 3-in-1 oil or WD-40, but am reluctant to have any residue get into the tank.

Any ideas? :hammer:

 

[block head]

rinsing and drying after use is key. i used a light gun oil then dawn dish soap to remove any left overs.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Coca cola soak?

FWIW in the OR when something is a little " sticky", a little blood loosens it right up.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Thanks for the image! I'm one who can't handle the bright red stuff hitting the white linoleum. I wouldn't be at all afraid using a light coating of mineral or vegetable oil.

 

[Brent Thomann]

I always rinse mine off with fresh water after each use. Sucks to have to do but the only way to keep them from rusting in my opinion.

I would be afraid to spray with wd40 since I always have my bone cutters completely submerge in my display/tank water.

 

[Gravesj1s]

not sure if it will work but I use beeswax for my tools its not easy to do though unless first disolved , linseed oil maybe another option ,safe for food grade wooden bowls.

Just a guess but I think you would want to heat the metal to get it to penetrate into it.

 

[Ranchero]

I had this same problem until I started rinsing them in fresh water right after each use then drying them. Have not had any rusting since

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

rinse and dry after use is key.

(Like saltwater fishing tackle!)

If it's rusted bad I replace.

 

[Kent E]

Soak the cutters with oil, they'll loosen right up. Then wash them with something that breaks the oil- like dish soap, Rinse really well. I've Done it a hundred times.

Then after each use in the tank rinse with fresh.