On 2008-01-21, SteveB wrote:

"Ignoramus4128" wrote in message
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I have a old Crescent 15" adjustable wrench. It is well made and works
well. It is decades old. It was covered by a thin layer of rust. I
removed this rust with a wire wheel and oiled it with CorrosionX to
prevent further rust.

While there is no more rust, the surface looks dull due to its
miscroscopic irregularity.

My question is whether there is some non-insane way of restoring its
luster. (possibly it never had luster at all). But I would like it to
have, if possible, a somewhat polished appearance.

Perhaps, mounting a buffing wheel on my 3450 RPM motor, and buffing
it, would help? Any suggestions for a buffing wheel?

There is not much practical reason for it, but perhaps I could learn
something useful.

i

I have read great things about simple electrolytic derusting you can do with
a bucket and a battery charger. Might come in handy for other things.

One of the things on my future projects list.

One of MANY things.


It works and you can use your DC welder for it as a power supply (CC
welder set for not too many amps).

i