Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle … rusty tools? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:49:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jake Pond http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-1024825 Jake Pond Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:50:29 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-1024825 I usually Can reuse rusty bolts because if you have a thumbtack and you bend it at the tip and pick at the grooves in the bolt till its sharp. I usually Can reuse rusty bolts because if you have a thumbtack and you bend it at the tip and pick at the grooves in the bolt till its sharp.

]]> By: Nadia http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-1018871 Nadia Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:52:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-1018871 Onions! Randomly they seem to clean rusty scissors and blades surprisingly well, just plunge said rusty object repeatedly into onion until nice and clean Onions!
Randomly they seem to clean rusty scissors and blades surprisingly well, just plunge said rusty object repeatedly into onion until nice and clean

]]> By: pocker tables http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-1000416 pocker tables Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:11:43 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-1000416 Buy bargain deal online medications here - I can recommend it! Buy bargain deal online medications here – I can recommend it!

]]> By: c5 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-519510 c5 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:16:41 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-519510 remove the rust by soaking in Coke then you can reuse it for the same purpose or perhaps make them paperweights. remove the rust by soaking in Coke then you can reuse it for the same purpose or perhaps make them paperweights.

]]> By: Fiona http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-461776 Fiona Thu, 01 May 2008 13:47:48 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-461776 contact your local Tools for Self-Reliance group. They have local groups all over the UK, they take old tools, refurbish them and send them in packs to artisans (carpenters, blacksmiths, tailors) in Africa. - so promoting re-use and sustainable livelihoods link is: http://www.tfsr.org/ contact your local Tools for Self-Reliance group. They have local groups all over the UK, they take old tools, refurbish them and send them in packs to artisans (carpenters, blacksmiths, tailors) in Africa. – so promoting re-use and sustainable livelihoods
link is:
http://www.tfsr.org/

]]> By: twinks http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-460330 twinks Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:25:06 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-460330 Excellant! Thanks. Excellant! Thanks.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-342225 Jessica Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:34:14 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-342225 I would say use WD-40 and lots of it I would say use WD-40 and lots of it

]]> By: NJTomboy http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-312423 NJTomboy Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:43:39 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-312423 You can use them for all sorts of crafty things: Candle Holders & Racks: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_reuse_recycle/article/0,,HGTV_3490_2349009,00.html Wind Chimes & Lamps: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_other/article/0,,HGTV_3488_2990168,00.html Organizers & Holders: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_accessories/article/0,,HGTV_3484_1394363,00.html Other Household items & accessories: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_other/article/0,,HGTV_3488_1374337,00.html HTH - I hope these ideas helps! You can use them for all sorts of crafty things:

Candle Holders & Racks:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_reuse_recycle/article/0,,HGTV_3490_2349009,00.html

Wind Chimes & Lamps:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_other/article/0,,HGTV_3488_2990168,00.html

Organizers & Holders:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_accessories/article/0,,HGTV_3484_1394363,00.html

Other Household items & accessories:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_refurbish_other/article/0,,HGTV_3488_1374337,00.html

HTH – I hope these ideas helps!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-303519 Ryan Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:49:52 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-303519 Sounds like no tool is too rusty except maybe a pair of cheap scissors. Sounds like no tool is too rusty except maybe a pair of cheap scissors.

]]> By: Tony http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-299323 Tony Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:29:58 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-299323 I was going to suggest workaid.org but hazel_tree beat me to it. freecycle.com is a nice concept for recyling any stuff you don't need anymore. Regarding rust, don't worry old tools are usually made of terrific steels and the rust is just on the surface. They clean up a treat. I was going to suggest workaid.org but hazel_tree beat me to it.

freecycle.com is a nice concept for recyling any stuff you don’t need anymore.

Regarding rust, don’t worry old tools are usually made of terrific steels and the rust is just on the surface. They clean up a treat.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-294533 Jeff Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:51:06 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-294533 If they're rusty but repairable, wire brushes and some penetrating oil will work wonders; my favorite product for loosening up rusty tools is PB Blaster (the can looks ridiculous, but it really does work). There are number of rust removal products on the market, often used for woodworking tools to remove surface rust (e.g., http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11500&filter=rust). If the tools are broken or pitted/rotted beyond repair, most areas with any manufacturing industry will have some scrap metal recycling facilities. Though some may not take small lots, they may be able to refer you to an individual in your area that collects scrap. Keep in mind that your scrap metal is worth cash, so if you're depositing significant mass, find out what the market price is before giving it up; searching google for "scrap metal prices" should provide decent information. If they’re rusty but repairable, wire brushes and some penetrating oil will work wonders; my favorite product for loosening up rusty tools is PB Blaster (the can looks ridiculous, but it really does work). There are number of rust removal products on the market, often used for woodworking tools to remove surface rust (e.g., http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11500&filter=rust).

If the tools are broken or pitted/rotted beyond repair, most areas with any manufacturing industry will have some scrap metal recycling facilities. Though some may not take small lots, they may be able to refer you to an individual in your area that collects scrap. Keep in mind that your scrap metal is worth cash, so if you’re depositing significant mass, find out what the market price is before giving it up; searching google for “scrap metal prices” should provide decent information.

]]> By: hazel_tree http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-293744 hazel_tree Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:30:35 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-293744 For tools that are not TOO rusty, Work aid are a charity that refurbishes old tools and equipment for vocational training projects in the third world. Other examples of things they re-use are manual typewriters and sewing machines. http://www.workaid.org/ For tools that are not TOO rusty, Work aid are a charity that refurbishes old tools and equipment for vocational training projects in the third world. Other examples of things they re-use are manual typewriters and sewing machines.

http://www.workaid.org/

]]> By: paperlady http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-292892 paperlady Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:39:09 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-292892 Janet, use a wire brush and get as much rust as you can off of the tools. Then spray them with something like WD-40 and they are ready to use. Old tools are so much better than the new ones today. Hubby and I buy older tools at yard sales or estate sales because they last longer than those you buy nowadays. If the handle is broken, buy an oak handle from a hardware store and replace it. Much better than plastic and lasts longer. Hope this helps. Janet, use a wire brush and get as much rust as you can off of the tools. Then spray them with something like WD-40 and they are ready to use. Old tools are so much better than the new ones today. Hubby and I buy older tools at yard sales or estate sales because they last longer than those you buy nowadays. If the handle is broken, buy an oak handle from a hardware store and replace it. Much better than plastic and lasts longer. Hope this helps.

]]> By: Jana http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-292109 Jana Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:22:46 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-292109 makes great garden art makes great garden art

]]> By: Karlie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-291757 Karlie Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:59:38 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-291757 They could be sold to the scrap yard They could be sold to the scrap yard

]]> By: louisa http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-291722 louisa Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:22:03 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-291722 (Just to clarify - that's a stock photo of some not very rusty tools - but the rustiest picture I could find. I'm suspect Janet's tools are slightly more rusted than that. -louisa) (Just to clarify – that’s a stock photo of some not very rusty tools – but the rustiest picture I could find.

I’m suspect Janet’s tools are slightly more rusted than that.

-louisa)

]]> By: Bobbie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-291718 Bobbie Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:11:39 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-291718 That's easy. Just dust them off and start using them. I could use the anvil and the mallet easily, every homeowner should have both. That’s easy. Just dust them off and start using them. I could use the anvil and the mallet easily, every homeowner should have both.

]]> By: Scott http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools/comment-page-1#comment-291674 Scott Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:47:18 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20071026/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-rusty-tools#comment-291674 If they are completely rusted out, turn them into industrial art. Otherwise, send them to me! If they are completely rusted out, turn them into industrial art. Otherwise, send them to me!

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