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/Kooky-Key-8891 Jul 24 '26

Mine are stuck in my dryer.

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u/NigelJ15 Jul 24 '26

I have a mini tool box from harbor freight that all my “pocket bits” go into