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    Good tip - how to remove rust

    was raking around a tree in my yard when my rake hooked on something. I got a shovel and dug it out and it was an old heavy duty chain with a hook on one end. It was about 8 ft. Long and very heavily rusted. I know it had been in the ground for at least 15 years because that is how long we have...
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    Finally got some organization in my shop

    Well, I did take the time to do it because I think it will save me time in the long run. I was always looking for something in about 5 different Places and honestly, wasting a lot of time. At least with this, I can usually find what I am looking for pretty fast.
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    Finally got some organization in my shop

    I just laid my tools out on the rug as I organized them and put them up. I’ll be taking that up.
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    Finally got some organization in my shop

    I‘ve got one of those winch systems too. That’s my next thing to do- raise the canoe up to the ceiling to get it out of the way.
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    Finally got some organization in my shop

    The before picture was all my tools scattered everywhere. I had some in tool boxes, some in closets, some in the attic, some in the barn, etc., I spent a lot of time looking for my tools. I can already tell having them in one place will be a big help, even though it took a lot of time to build...
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    Finally got some organization in my shop

    One of my goals last year was to get some organization in my shop And I finally made some progress on that goal. Thought everyone might like to see these pics.
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    Anybody know what this tool is??

    Private Lugnutz - just saw your request. It says “Vincent” on the other side
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    What is this tool?

    This is a pic of a tool that belonged to my granddaddy. I haven’t a clue what it is. Anybody seen one or know what it is used for. Thanks
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    Best way to clean up this anvil

    The pics below are of an anvil that belonged to my grandfather. He was a mechanic and I have memories of this anvil when I played around in his shop when I was 6 or 7 years old and I am now 67 years old. I estimate this anvil could be 100 years old. It is secured to an old tree stump. My uncle...
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    Anybody know what this tool is??

    Thank you. A wealth of knowledge on this site.
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    Anybody know what this tool is??

    Would never have guessed. Thanks
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    Anybody know what this tool is??

    Have been going through my grandfathers tools and I came across a tool that I have no idea what it is?Has anyone ever seen this tool and if so do you know what it is called and what it is used for? thanks
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    Anything to wipe on lightly rusted tools to give patina?

    Thanks guys for all your help. I knew you could provide some good suggestions.
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    Anything to wipe on lightly rusted tools to give patina?

    Here are a few of the tools
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    Anything to wipe on lightly rusted tools to give patina?

    Don’t want more rust just want the tools to look a little better without a full restoration.
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