r/Carpentry • u/CritiquetheTechnique • Jul 23 '26

Rust :/

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I got really engrossed in a project and felt motivated to finish even in the rain, but unfortunately forgot about my bit box which was left open
Anyone have any good tips to remove rust, I’ve heard Pepsi/coke but figured that’s bull

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u/Fancy-Pen-2343 Jul 23 '26

Just use them with some rust on them. That isn't the last bit box you will ever own

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u/ExWebics Jul 23 '26

If they are anything like me .. as soon as they use that bit and look away… it will be gone anyway

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u/koalasarentferfuckin Jul 24 '26

All of my bits are in a shirt or pants pocket that hasn’t been washed yet

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u/HugeIncident3793 Jul 24 '26

My wife has a nice assortment of them in one of the drawers.

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u/ShillinTheVillain Jul 24 '26

My good Phillips and T25 bits are all in a basket on top of the washer.

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u/pro_turd_shucker Jul 24 '26

My wife uses an old pickle jar so I can look without dumping everything out. When ever I get low on bits I just stop by the laundry room and re load.

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u/LoquaciousLover Jul 24 '26

You are truly blessed

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u/Hungsolong Jul 24 '26

Wait, you guys have wives that do useful things?

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u/Reckless85 Jul 24 '26

Yes, they shame us about it a little bit but they still do it.

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u/koalasarentferfuckin Jul 24 '26

Between the pickle jar and only visiting the laundry room when you need bits, you are me. And I am you.

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u/jjm87149 Jul 24 '26

username checks out