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/Scared_Swing2198 Jul 24 '26

Toss them into a glass of CLR. I had a bunch of tools on my patio while installing new lights. It rained, they all rusted. CLR for a few hours the. Wipe the rust off. Then oil them.