On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 15:32:15 -0400, Steve Smith
wrote:

Thanks for the explanation Harold. It just seemed so unlikely.

Steve

So does the fact that 9lb babies can come out of "there"... but its
true none the less G

Gunner


Harold and Susan Vordos wrote:

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
...


Steve, Harold was referring to an acid soak, not electrolytic derusting, I
believe. - GWE




No---it's something that occurs when you generate hydrogen, regardless of
the procedure. It's all to do with the metals affinity for hydrogen, and
the fact that you're releasing it abundantly. If, in the process of
cleaning electrolytically, you get bubbles, you're releasing hydrogen. Heat
treated tools should receive a roast afterwards to insure they don't break
when used. It's easily done in the kitchen oven. 375 degrees for a
couple hours insures the tool is stable.

Harold





"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner