Remove Heavy Rust from Axe Head
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Restoring an old axe
What happens here
Begin by removing heavy rust from the axe head. Secure the rusty axe head firmly in a vise. Use an angle grinder fitted with a flap disc to aggressively grind away the surface rust and any pitting on the main surfaces of the axe head. This step creates significant sparks and removes the bulk of the corrosion.
Goal: Clean off the heavy rust from the axe head surfaces.
Tools and materials
- Angle Grinder DeWalt — To remove rust and reshape the axe head
- Axe Head — The primary item to be restored
- Flap Disc — Attached to the angle grinder for heavy rust removal
- Gloves — Hand protection
- Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud grinding noise
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection from sparks and debris
- Vise — To securely hold the axe head during grinding and filing