The Ford Barn

RockHillWill · 02-03-2011, 06:43 AM

I like the electrolytic method as well. It has been my experience that this method works best with multiple electrodes around the perimeter as it is most effective when the path between the part and the electrode is a straight line.

Using the muriatic acid was a big mistake at my shop. On two occassions an errant breeze made me inhale that stuff and I suffered for some time. Additionnaly, the corrosive residue began rapidly rusting nearby items that I did not want rust to be on.

I eventually went to a vibratory tumbler. I dump my parts in it and let it run for 2-3 hours and my parts are very nice and clean. Then I rinse and apply WD40 until I am ready to work with them at a later date.

02-03-2011, 06:43 AM	#18
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: I have had it boys...I am done with this... I like the electrolytic method as well. It has been my experience that this method works best with multiple electrodes around the perimeter as it is most effective when the path between the part and the electrode is a straight line. Using the muriatic acid was a big mistake at my shop. On two occassions an errant breeze made me inhale that stuff and I suffered for some time. Additionnaly, the corrosive residue began rapidly rusting nearby items that I did not want rust to be on. I eventually went to a vibratory tumbler. I dump my parts in it and let it run for 2-3 hours and my parts are very nice and clean. Then I rinse and apply WD40 until I am ready to work with them at a later date. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"