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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Denham Archer on August 07, 2012, 08:29:47 pm

Title: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Denham Archer on August 07, 2012, 08:29:47 pm

I'm just wondering what y'all use to remove oxydization or rust from your tools?  I'm thinkin' CLR.  Anyone got any better ways?  Thanks

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: jonathan creason on August 07, 2012, 08:35:49 pm

Soak them in some dilute ferric chloride.

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Denham Archer on August 07, 2012, 08:43:21 pm

Thanks for your quick response.  First I've heard of it.  Where could I get some?

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: jonathan creason on August 08, 2012, 09:39:07 am

I get mine from Radio Shack.  It's listed as a circuit board etchant.  I haven't tried it myself because my dull files are cheap throw-aways, but I've read where several knife makers have had luck with this method on their quality files.

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: crooketarrow on August 08, 2012, 11:56:48 am

  USE THEM MORE

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Stringman on August 08, 2012, 03:23:31 pm

 ::) ;D nice Crooked...

Cheap and easy is to get a file brush and some wd-40. Depending on what ur using the files for you might want to wipe off excess wd after applying. The silicon in it will prevent further rusting. Linseed oil will also work and is more natural.

Scott

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Denham Archer on August 08, 2012, 04:58:03 pm

Thanks for all the replies, guys!

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 08, 2012, 11:53:04 pm

On my finer rasps, I have been known to rub them with school chalk before using in order to make 'em easier to clean out the clogging.  When they load up, hit 'em with a brass brush, and re-apply the chalk. 

I also try to avoid laying my rasps on top of each other.  Great way to dull them!  I keep old computer mouse pads on the work bench for them. 

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: osage outlaw on August 09, 2012, 06:21:35 am

I cut lengths of bicycle innertubes to fit over the files when I store them so they don't bang around on each other.

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Fred Arnold on August 09, 2012, 08:12:09 am

Clean as much debris as you can with a brass brush. If they have embedded wood chips, paint or foreign matter try to carefully clean it off with a small pick. Then soak them overnight, 24 hours is even better, in apple cider vinegar. Clean again with brass brush and set them out to dry.

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Denham Archer on August 09, 2012, 12:53:32 pm

And more good suggestions!  I especially like the chalk and apple cider vinegar tips.  And the innertube for storage.  Thanks again!

Title: Re: Cleaning rasps/files
Post by: Traxx on August 09, 2012, 10:50:46 pm

To clean and sharpen,Soak em in Muriatic acid.For storage,a piece of hand line fire hose,is what i use.