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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2010 21:06:05 GMT
I have run out of sword cleaning stuff but I do have some winchester cleaning solution for my guns, but not sure if that will help or ruin. Any help is appreciated. I'm in NH so if anyone knows of any place big chain retailers that stock cleaning stuff I could buy tonight possibly.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jul 2, 2010 23:46:53 GMT
My advice? Use 3in1 as your sword oil, and order some metal glo from Kultofathena.com ($3) to polish out scratches, etc. Cut up an old tshirt to polish with or apply oil... Of course, I may be completely off the mark here. ;D What exactly is your goal here, and what swords would you be using it on? The more info the better we can help, you know. -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2010 2:22:35 GMT
I'm going to be using it on medieval style swords, windlass ect.. cleaning out my old collection and selling at a yard sale, some have minor rust from being stored too long.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2010 2:52:08 GMT
walmart has remoil... a gun oil sold by remington. costs about 3.99 bucks. i use it on my swords sometimes too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2010 3:24:39 GMT
In addition perhaps some high grit (1000 or higher) sand paper to erase those deeper rust spots.
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Post by johnlundemo1 on Jul 3, 2010 3:54:38 GMT
Winchester break free is really good as well as the Remington. Any gun cleaning stuuf is good usually then follow with some mineral oil of course. Some Flitz or blue magic or semi chrome is good for light rust with steel wool but always follow with the gun oil. Avoid W-d 40 as protection oil as it has water in it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2010 4:19:42 GMT
In addition perhaps some high grit (1000 or higher) sand paper to erase those deeper rust spots. if it is wet/dry grade sandpaper spray the oil and sand it while wet with oil. clean off with 90% hospital grade alcohol followed by another coat of oil to protect. this oil is light and is only good as temporary protection... if you want longer grade storage protection use a farm equipment polymer spray from lowe's or swordsofmight.com has renwax fairly cheap.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2010 11:54:05 GMT
I just ordered some MetalGlo from KoA, my father in law used his belt grinder to get the worst offenders back to new and I can then use the MetalGlo when it arrives to polish up the others.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2010 21:00:56 GMT
I just ordered some MetalGlo from KoA, my father in law used his belt grinder to get the worst offenders back to new and I can then use the MetalGlo when it arrives to polish up the others. cool. but be careful with belt sander or any powertools. if blade gets hot will ruin temper.... my grandpa used to say (knife maker) if its blue your through (he did not mean thru in good way) use it lightly, then check for heat every bit.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2010 23:42:01 GMT
Wait wait wait. Back it up a second. You are polishing up some blades to sell at a yard sale? If it wouldn't be to much trouble, could you take a picture of all of them and post it in the classified section? I'm sure that some people out there would appreciate a crack at your windlasses... unless they are just SLO's, but either way, I'd like to see if there is anything I would be willing to buy and pay shipping on.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jul 4, 2010 23:47:05 GMT
^Agreed, I had missed that, somehow. I'm interested, if you have any functional stuff! -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2010 15:16:01 GMT
I have 6 windlass items that I will be photographing and putting up for sale in the classifieds within the week.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2010 16:26:10 GMT
I have 6 windlass items that I will be photographing and putting up for sale in the classifieds within the week. oh boy
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2010 15:41:39 GMT
is rubbing alcohol oil cutting? I need to start being more careful with my blade, even with freshly washed hands there's enough oil to begin to rust it. Up till now I've been scrubbing the sword off with soapy water, to clear any slimmed on junk away, drying it VERY carefully, and applying some metal oil or WD-40 if I'm just storing it for the night. I'll prolly stop the WD-40 now, I didn't know it contains water, eek. But what about the alcohol vs. soapy water?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2010 16:13:12 GMT
Alcohol vs Soapy water.... hm. Well, depending on the soap, you could run the risk of leaving a small soapy film on the blade. But I'm sure something like Dawn dish soap would be fine. I personally use rubbing alcohol tho because it's easier for me to handle. Ya know, it's in a bottle, sprinkle some on a rag, wipe the blade and we're done. There's no need to rinse or repeat, unless you've missed a spot.
Oh, and Eric, back to your original question. As far as the cleaning solution goes, that has chemicals in it that break down the powder residue on the inside of your barrel. But if you have some Rem Oil in your gun cleaning kit, that works great. Not only does it protect your blades, but it smells A LOT better then most of the other oils.
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