Electrolysis rust removal

[bjrogg]

I'd say that looks like a success Clint. Pretty impressive and so far your garage didn't blow up or float away.
Bjrogg

[Aaron H]

Great results, thanks Clint

[osage outlaw]

I'm very happy with how well its worked so far, especially on that rasp.  I didn't get time to soak the big skillet.  I'll get that done over the weekend.  I'm going to try some old rusty traps also. 

[Pat B]

I've got a griddle like that that I use all the time for grilled cheese samiches. Only butter on it and a wipe down well when still hot.

[RidgeRunner]

The wife and I cleaned two cast iron skillets and a griddle this past weekend.
We use a large pile of burning tree limbs.  Works well, they look like new after washing.
I am always scared that one of them will crack......  Never have had one to crack...  But still...

David

[Stoker]

They turned out great.. This might be the answer to my problem.. Found a rusted pole drill at the father in laws shop while cleaning it out
Thanks leroy

[osage outlaw]

Stoker, there are a lot of videos on youtube about how this process works.  Check them out before you start and you will get some good ideas on how to make it.

[BowEd]

Clint this should be called the restoration thread.Cool show on TV too.How often or do you restore the solution once in a while?

[osage outlaw]

I'm not sure how long the solution will be good for.  I'm going to clean up a few more things and then change it out. 

[DC]

Is the rasp sharp?

[osage outlaw]

I didn't test it out.  It felt sharp before I soaked it.  It was just very rusty.

[Stixnstones]

dude! thats awesome!

[osage outlaw]

I got the 10" skillet cleaned today.  I soaked it for 5 -6 hours and had to do a lot of scraping.  The inside walls were caked with black greasy buildup.  The water needs changed out.  I might try to clean a couple more pieces tomorrow before dumping it out.   

[DC]

What does a sandblaster do to cast iron pots? You must have one of them Just for getting the burnt on stuff off.

[osage outlaw]

I don't have a sand blaster.  We have one at work but I'd never put anything in there that I planned on cooking with.