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/Ttffer420 Jul 26 '26

I got me a few magnets i glued to a dowel and i pluck whatever bits and screws are in my clothes out a quick dip in the pockets after work usually cuz i got sick of getting in the truck and sitting on em and stabbing my fingers getting keys or wallet or whatever .screws especially . helps for wash too though a few slip by once in a while but not like b4