On Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:58:02 GMT, DaveC wrote:
On Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:33:39 -0700, NSM wrote
(in article nbY7e.32002$yV3.9114@clgrps12):

Dissolve a little baking soda in warm water and soak the cable in that or
pour over it. That should neutralize any acid.

The cause of the corrosion is due to the drill being stored in a damp
environment for a short while, not acid.

Is the baking soda technique still appropriate?
yes.

With a base, copper will cease to corrode, having formed a protective
coating (salt?).