Vintage tool restoration.

[woody 73]

I Myself like to keep the tool in good shape (at least remove any heavy rust, just to preserve it) in order for the next generation to enjoy it.

While this is just one method you can choose any method that works for you or just never touch the vintage tool and leave it alone.

I found this one product on youtube that I thought you might enjoy on this very cloudy Thursday morning and again keep in mind this is only one example of many out there.

The video:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...E60A94C58BF86510D932E60A94C58BF8&&FORM=VDRVRV

Link for the place to buy it:

https://rooftopantiques.com/collections/our-favorite-products

 

[notlob]

I too enjoy keeping the tool in good shape...

$50 per pint seems pretty steep. Have you used this stuff?

 

[woody 73]

Yes it is very expensive and it can not ever be used again (not like the rust products that you can use over again) but (always a but) it does treat the wood which I do believe that the other rust products do not treat the wood.

I have not used this product, but I use other products to treat the wood with.

 

[woody 73]

I tend to use boiled linseed oil to take care of old wood:

https://thecraftsmanblog.com/revive-old-wood-w-boiled-linseed-oil/

Mind you it does nothing for rust not like the above product.

 

[PacificaVette]

Different materials, different restorative products. I don't think paying a huge premium for a "one product fits all" is worth it. I use Evapo-rust for steel/iron, and boiled linseed oil for wood. Both do an excellent job.