Old tools

I like your thinking Gary, but I'm like Dozers Dad, very rare I ever let any old tools go.
If I do, it is because they are either worn out, broken or cannot be modified for anything else.
Anything I would be willing to let go would be of little use to anyone else.

 

They sell books on stuff that you can do with vinegar, it's an amazing liquid.
My Grandfather used to clean his windows with brown paper and vinegar.
Sounds like the trick with your tool cleaning is to get them sprayed up sharpish before they turn black.

 

When I saw this thread I thought you were asking for me and perhaps a couple of others specifically,lol.

Never get rid of your old tools, big mistake. All my old ones were stolen 2 yrs ago when my garage was broken into, you would be surprised how many of those old tools you miss, it is good to have a mix of both new and old, also the quality of new tools is not always as good as the older stuff, my King Dick ( no jokes please) set I had were excellent and very reliable.
I am not too bothered if the tools are a bit tarnished either, as long as they are clean and a good fit.

 

I inherited a nice selection of King Dick spanners and funny enough they were from my Great Uncle
Richard.
Some Iron Duke chisels as well, the best I have ever used.
Sickening having your gear nicked though Dave, you can never replace some of that older and bespoke stuff.

 

Old tools always come in useful when you need to modify one for a specific purpose. I have loads of bespoke tools.

 

Thinking about it, I've got bespoke tools for cars, bikes etc that I can't remember what I used them for. At the moment I'm partitioning the back of my garage to give 18' to 20' at the front for parking the wife's car and 25' ish at the rear for work shop and bike storage. Once I get sorted I'll have to go through things and sort out a few things. But I am reluctant to part with anything just in case I need it later. I need to get some more stuff put on ebay for bikes that I no longer own. But the top box from my cb250n super dream I need to keep because it still full of stuff. ...

 

Just walking passed a bin at work tonight and some heathen had snapped the end off a pozi drive screwdriver. I couldn't help myself I had to fettle it up into a flat blade screwdriver to put with all the others. I just can't see things wasted even if I don't need them. Is it an illness, should I seek professional help OR am I not alone in this?

 

Good on yer mate.
Even if you only use it for stirring paint or as a chisel or scraper it's worth having.
One thing to note with screwdrivers is that the blade is only hardened and tempered at the end, so the 'new' flat blade you have generated will be softer, just be careful you don't knacker any screws.

 

Molasses ! Works well. But you need to clean it off well and apply suitable polish or oxidation will occur. Used it on Vintage Bike parts (1942 BSA M20) Got the advice from car restorers !!

 

Cheapest place I have found for buying molasses is equine/horse supplies. Mix it @ 50/50 or slightly weaker, molasses promotes bacterial action and electrolysis only on corroded metals. Works a treat on old chrome and nickel plating !