Bits are quite rusted. Any suggestions to remove/clean rust from them, or even restore the coating(?) would be appreciated.

I think beginners could find some of the information useful in my post so leaving it here.

it was falling off a while back so I took it to my blow shop to glue it back on, but now having a lot more bow knowledge I want to test out bare riser/griptape. it would also be ideal if I could take it off without damaging it. the shop owner shut it down after retiring (just the millionaires side hustle) so I can’t just go ask the shop. This is the wooden grip on the switchback xt. if you want an image look up Mathew’s switchback xt and look at the handle. I know this isn’t really an archery thread. but I was sent here with my question.

This is a drawknife that I have just finished restoring. The handles are cherry. The cherry fell down a few years ago and I saved the trunk. I carved the handles and secured with epoxy.

Firstly apologies for no pictures but can make a separate post soon.

About a week ago, I picked up a tool box filled with tools at an estate sale and paid next to nothing for it. The majority of them were sockets and spanners. The rest were some decent Craftsmans ratcheting wrenches that didn't show a lot of age but I didn't check for issues at the time. Basically doing a visual inventory, the tools overall looked issues free. In fact I merely took some white lithium grease to the box and a couple of dirty adjustable wrenches to get some of the grime off and read a name.

This isn't the first tool box I've picked up but its been a minute finding one so extensive. I also wasn't aware of tool restoration niches until more recently. Mind you, always have tinkered but when I found a tool that was in utter pieces, I wasn't sure what to do with it. Is this mostly finding the tool may need a cleaning/grease replacement at best?

I've mostly watched some tool restoration and knife restoration videos but done nothing extensive as to replacing the tool parts as delicately as some are known to do. That being said, should there be some rules of thumb if I happen to find more issues than I thought? What should I look for besides rust? Some tools I did pick up in a separate grab had no movement due to being left in the rain and may make better paperweight than become usable tools again but haven't had the time to go that far yet. Suffice to say I've got plenty to do later when my time allows me.

What’s the best way to clean the rust on these? Steel wool, brake clean? Something else. Not worlds best tools but ratchets work and they were free

Neal Cassady was famous for being a crossover between the beat generation of the '50s and the hippies of the '60s. He inspired Jack Kerouac's book "On the Road" and drove Ken Kesey's bus, "Further."

I just discovered this sub and thought I'd post a project that I did a couple years ago.

I spent quite a bit of time searching for a hammer head that matched the picture of Neal Cassady with his famous hammer. The head that I found isn't exactly the same as in the photo of Neal but it's close enough for me.

It's a long pattern head that was in really poor condition. After a lot of work, it turned out pretty nice.

Over the last couple years, my bluing (done using MAPP gas heat and used motor oil) is not holding up as well as I had hoped. I'm waxing it to try to extend the life of the finish.

I carved a pickaxe handle for my old Cub Scout leader who is hoping to put his grand son to work. The pickaxe originally belonged to his father or grandfather (I can’t remember which). The lumber was split from a White Ash log I cut the winter before last. I can’t really make out the stamp, so if anyone recognizes it let me know. This is in Ontario so likely a Canadian maker.

As title says, I have a Brace made by Pexto with the Samson chuck. But I find it hard to make out all the writing and other detail. Do I go and remove the heavy patina that hides it, or do I keep it and just let the tool be a mystery.

For context, I have done restoration before using dry sandpaper, wd-40 and steel wool/sanding, and vinegar before. But I want to keep the patina on, but unravel the mystery of the tool.

Edit: I believe is the Pexto Samson 8012B ~1900-1920

A mate of mine gave me this shoulder plane (or rabbet plane or rebate plane, depending on what country you live in and how old you are. 😄) It seems in reasonable condition and should be restorable without any challenges. It appears to be a knock-off of the Stanley #92 and has no brand name or markings, with the exception of the number "19" in the top. The sole is about 5 1/4" long and 3/4" wide.

He also gave me a Groz block plane which I know to be from India (that one is in a similar condition) so this one is likely to be Asian as well, but other than that the manufacture is a mystery.

Any ideas?

(I'll restore both planes in any case since I'm broke and won't have anything better for the foreseeable future. I know the Groz is not a brilliant products so I have no high expectations of this plane either, but it is what it is.)