Monday 1 October 2012

The Handyman's Pocket Book: Rust Preventer.

To prevent tools from rusting, even when stored away for several years, mix together 1 oz. crushed rosin and 2 oz. tallow.  Place in a vessel and put latter into a container of hot water.  Stir the rosin - tallow thoroughly and apply whist the mixture is warm.

Another mixture is beeswax or paraffin wax shredded into turpentine or white spirit.  Heat the mixture over a bowl of hot water (not a naked flame) to quicken the process.  When cold the mixture should be a thin paste but not runny.  Warm slightly and apply with a brush.

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