Grandpaw's old vise

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Here's a couple I just picked up one is definitely a tabletop keeper and the other ones soaking in vinegar waiting to be brought back to life

 

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Why can't I see the picture?

 

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I guess my thing is I just like bringing old stuff back to life

 

[Barbwire]

Here's a couple I just picked up one is definitely a tabletop keeper and the other ones soaking in vinegar waiting to be brought back to lifeView attachment 3127266 View attachment 3127267 View attachment 3127269 View attachment 3127270

What does the vinegar do and what kind of vinegar?

 

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What does the vinegar do and what kind of vinegar?

Vinegar does 2 things, it it is acidic so we will definitely soften up most paint secondly it eats up the surface rust if you don't leave it in too long after you remove it you have to give it a bath with baking soda water to neutralize the acid I just use common white distilled vinegar I get at Dollar General and a bucket just big enough to put everything in and rotated every couple hours. If you do not leave it submerged the parts that are exposed are will quickly rust so is a pretty good idea to submerse it completely. Then I just take it down to the car wash and blast it off wipe down the tough areas with acetone and give it a light oil coat before I decide what I'm going to do next with it

 

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Thank you for taking the time to explain that Sir. Looks like I may try that myself.