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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Looks like a success.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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no way.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
That is awesome. How big of a battery charger did you have hooked up to that?
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
Yeah, I've looked into this and it does work. From what I was reading around the interwebs is that a 2 AMP manual battery charger is more than enough, any more amperage and you're just wasting electricity.

It can and does give off hydrogen gas, so best to do this in an open area with plenty of ventilation. You can keep re-using the same bath over and over again. Generally speaking it's non-toxic.

Just don't do chrome, or you'll have a toxic slurry to deal with.

How long did you let this bathe for before you pulled it out?
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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B4B's right, just a 2 amp charger. I broke the table down into the three sections and bathed each one for approx 24 hours and would open the garage for a few minutes to let air out before I entered.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


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I'd like to try that sometime. Now if I can just find something that's rusty.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
I've used the process on handplanes. It works well and from what I understand, you had no need for concern about entering, as the process is completely safe. An ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan!
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

Wood Brick Rectangle Gas Door


Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
He shoots he scores! Nice rehab. You are to be commended on the save.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

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Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
I wish there was a picture after removal from the bath, and before sanding. How much sanding did you have to do? I imagine, at 400 grit, that you didn't need to do much.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

Wood Brick Rectangle Gas Door


Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
Great save!
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

Wood Brick Rectangle Gas Door


Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
I wish there was a picture after removal from the bath, and before sanding. How much sanding did you have to do? I imagine, at 400 grit, that you didn t need to do much.

- LJackson
I have not sanded the center section yet. It's been out for a day and has some surface rust now. I'll post pics tonight before I sand.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

Wood Brick Rectangle Gas Door


Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
Wow, I'm impressed … what did you use for the anodes at the sides of the tub?? and the positive goes to the anode and the negative goes to the table top … right or am I bassakwords???
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

Wood Brick Rectangle Gas Door


Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
Wow, I m impressed … what did you use for the anodes at the sides of the tub?? and the positive goes to the anode and the negative goes to the table top … right or am I bassakwords???

- Grumpymike
The anodes are just some scrap angle iron I had laying around. Two of them were about 6 inches long and the third was about 12. The more surface area on the anodes, the better, as the rust that's released from your project accumulates on the anodes. Yes, you're correct. + to anodes, - to what you're removing rust from.
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

I was given this TS a few weeks ago and was thinking I'd just part it out because I knew I didn't want to mess around with sanding the table that was covered with rust. Then I remembered about electrolysis for rust removal… I have never attempted it, but read about it and figured I didn't have anything to lose. My first thought was to get a little plastic kiddie pool to submerge the table in, but in a town with only a old NON-Super Walmart, it ain't happening this time of year. So, I cut the top out of my future 55 gal plastic compost bin. A manual battery charger, some Arm and Hammer soda wash, and a lot of water, I was in business. After pulling from the tank, I wet sanded a little with mineral spirits and 400 grit. I have a hard time trying to remember to take pictures during projects but here's what I have. I'll post more when I'm finished with the saw.

Wood Brick Rectangle Gas Door


Fluid Wood Composite material Gas Waste container


Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe


Composite material Gas Machine Electronic device Auto part
Holy crap that's amazing!
 

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Rehab Rigid TS3650/ Experimenting with electrolysis

LJackson asked for a picture after removing the table from the bath and before I sanded it. This part of the table sat for a day before I got around to sanding it, so it had a lot of surface rust. This section was rusted the worst and has some slight pitting in it.

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