Electrolysis

[Splinter]

I recently was able to find a hand plane that belonged to my father. I guess it is just a "knock off" since it doesn't have any name on it, just "Made in USA" on it. The plane was rather rusty, etc. So I decided to try and clean it up. Even if it didn't work good at least it would look better and it did belong to my father. So I tried the Electrolysis process for the first time.

Here is a before photo.


And here is an after photo.



The electrolysis worked great even without Roger's (Sapwood) special hat.:lol:

Now I have to get the blade sharp so I can give it a try.

 

[toolferone]

Looks great! Don't you know that clean and pretty tools work and cut better. Nice job, I know it makes you feel good.

 

[Monty]

Wow - you really brought that plane back to life. It looks great!

 

[erasmussen]

That looks great:eusa_clap
Flaten and sharpen it and your good to go:icon_thum

 

[skeeter]

Now you have a plane that looks good, has lots of sentimental value, and you get to test what you learned in sharpening class!!

 

[jmauldin]

Where did you take or send it to do this?
Jim in Mayberry

 

[NCPete]

electrolysis

 

[Travis Porter]

Looks like you have some planing to do. Nice to be able to restore tools like that.

 

[Splinter]

Where did you take or send it to do this?
Jim in Mayberry

Jim, if this question is directed to me, the answer is...... I did the process outside my workshop door, in the yard. You do not want to do it inside without good ventilation. It actually is a very simple process.

 

[rick7938]

That really does look nice, Dolan. I have recently gotten some of my Grandad's of planes. I was going to try electrolysis on them, but someone on the board suggested WD-40 and Scotchbrite pads. I have been using kerosene, WD-40, Scotchbrite pads and a lot of elbow grease, and they are looking pretty good. I hope to post an "after" picture shortly. I don't have any "before" pictures because our camera in on the blink.

Great job.

 

[SteveColes]

I recently was able to find a hand plane that belonged to my father. I guess it is just a "knock off" since it doesn't have any name on it, just "Made in USA" on it. The plane was rather rusty, etc. So I decided to try and clean it up. Even if it didn't work good at least it would look better and it did belong to my father. So I tried the Electrolysis process for the first time.

The electrolysis worked great even without Roger's (Sapwood) special hat.:lol:

Now I have to get the blade sharp so I can give it a try.

One question, did the Electrolysis make those totes look so good:rolf:

 

[Splinter]

One question, did the Electrolysis make those totes look so good:rolf:

No, they required a little elbow greese. :lol:

 

[NCPete]

No, they required a little elbow greese. :lol:

Where can I get some? and what brand is best?

 

[chris99z71]

For those interested, there's a great "How To" here.
And here is a picture of a guy doing a whole trailer frame!