Old tools restoration

[Sonic EscapeParticipant @sonicescape38234]

After 1.5h almost no effect! I cleaned the gel with a sponge and Cif (a mildly abrasive kitchen soap). Cif did most of the rust removal. I covered the spanner with more Nigrin and I'll let it for 3 hours.

Edited By Sonic Escape on 05/07/2023 17:15:14

[Ian HewsonParticipant @ianhewson99641]

King Dick adjustable spanner’s had a black finish from new, they were not shiny

Ian

[Sonic EscapeParticipant @sonicescape38234]

Maybe, but mine has rust. And now I suspect that Nigrin is expired from February 2023!

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

I can't think of a rust removal chemical that would need an expiry date. I think that is just to meet some EU regulation.

I doubt it is King Dick. Dozens makers of that style. Mine is not blackened.

One good feature if this simple design is that you can dress the faces true again if abused.

[Nigel Graham 2Participant @nigelgraham2]

The 'King Dick' trademark was normally prominent, often embossed.

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

I'm seeing that as 2026?

Rob

[Sonic EscapeParticipant @sonicescape38234]

The new life of King Dick! Or its clone.

I used mainly the angle grinder with a Velcro sponge to attach sanding discs with grit from 42 to 3000. I didn't get the right values because there are some visible scratches left. But still it looks good. And it feels very nice.

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