After trying different ways of rust removing from saws and wood planes, I decided try the electrolysis method, since some of the saws were to long for the tank I had for the rust removing process I said what the heck change could be good and so I started rounding up the materials to work with. I went to a local PVC pipe dealer and the 3 foot by 6 inch pipe and a end cap for about 24.00 dollars, one electro rod for about 6.95, got some Arm and Hammer Wash Soap, then wham bam I put it together. Started to use the process today so I can’t show you any results yet, will post results later. Here are some pictures of the present tank which I plan to change over to a 8 inch tank because one of my saws hangs up on the sides, not cool at all, but improvement is part of progress. Saw an idea for a tank with 8 electro’s which I plan to make in the future just for wood planes, will post when I get it done.
-- Rodman
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Mip
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#1 posted 96 days ago
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. I used this method on my Total Shop table saw, and the process works great. I noticed you bolted the electrode right on the side of the PVC pipe; that’s a good idea so it won’t go swimming around the pipe later on. I might have to steal that idea.
jlasersmith
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#2 posted 96 days ago
I use this method and it works better than I thought it would. Super cheap and effective.
-Jeremy
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JsBarrette
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#3 posted 95 days ago
Is that an air pump on the side? Does this help with the process?
rodman40
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#4 posted 95 days ago
Yes that is an air pump, one of those fish tank pump, I added that to get the crud out quicker, seems to be working. Got the pump at Walmart. Thanks for the comments.
-- Rodman
IrreverentJack
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#5 posted 95 days ago
I just threw my set up together two days ago. Took out an old c clamp and a #5 Bailey this afternoon. It’s working great. Evapo-rust works good too but washing soda is a lot cheaper. -Jack
Rodman – I’m not getting any foam with mine. Bubbles but no foam or crud. -Jack
rodman40
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#6 posted 94 days ago
Jack you’re right about the washing soda being cheaper it also goes a long way. I made a new batch today and didn’t take pictures of the crud that flowed out top, i also added an extra electro to the tank. will post new pics of the results soon. Rodman
-- Rodman
IrreverentJack
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#7 posted 94 days ago
How many amps is your charger drawing. Initially mine went to around 6-8AMPS and now (with less rust?) it’s down to 2-3amps. -Jack
rodman40
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#8 posted 94 days ago
Jack, mine starts on 10 amps , one thing which I’m doing now that i added another electro is that I take out the electros and wire brush the crud off them, may want to try that. I been the shop all day putting back some saws I put through the process and it really shows up how pitted some of them are like the composite handle Disston / one side looks ok but the other side looks like hell. I took some pics of the crud pulling out the top when I run the air pump about every 2 hours for about 45 minutes each time.
-- Rodman
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