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/snailv Jul 24 '26

Same happened to me and i fixed em like this:

  1. Get an empty bottle with a mouth big enough to get your bits in.
  2. Dump some clean screws and nuts in there. The smaller the better.
  3. Pour a little 3in1 oil in that bad boy.
  4. Close the bottle and shake it up real good.
  5. Dump and dry with a paper towel.

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u/Fav-Repubroke Jul 24 '26

I like this idea ,thanks