Recent content by mingiunate

Whats the consensus on using electrolysis on parts that also have rusted out iron with brass, copper, or aluminum? eg a brass boiler lid with iron bolts.

Thanks, sounds like it is not a good idea to leave in the tank without power. I'll plan this out so the electrolysis starts and stops in one setting, with time at the end to clean off the black oxide.

Have to make a quick trip and don't want to leave it unattended with the power running.

Are there any issues with leaving the part submerged in the vat for an extended period of time (~1 day, or more) with the power off? Would it make the black sodium carbonate coating be harder to remove?

Looking for a collar for Parker 59 or 259 (4 3/4" jaws). Thanks!

6th time's the charm.... Attaching photos. In the 1st shot from above, you can see a tinge of green, which might be the original color maybe? Does anyone know where I might find an original collar? feel free to PM

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Attempting to attach photos

Thanks! Here's hoping that works.

Does anyone know how many posts you need to have before being allowed to add photos?

That was my bad, I edited the original post to try to add the photos which made the post go back into review and disappear. New guy problems...

Got it, thanks, I'll try again after a few posts.

Hey everyone, I'm new here but wanted to share a recent find. I managed to grab a Parker 59 (not 59X), attaching photos below. It looks to be in ok shape: opens and closes very smoothly, jaws are pretty well defined and aligned. The bad: the back of the slide has a crack, the collar not is not...