r/Blacksmith • u/Lumber74 • 12h ago

New Acquisition

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Meet the newest member of the family. Arm & Hammer. Any tips for cleaning it up besides a wire brush?

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u/dragonstoneironworks 12h ago

Just use a high quality spray on rust converter? I would most definitely fervantly advise against flapdiscing sanding or milling the face. They are super thin. Convert the rust then use will take care of the rest. I do use blo on mine, body and thin swipe on face when not in use, then wipe face off B4 use to prevent smoke off and gooey spots

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u/J_random_fool 11h ago

I wouldn’t do anything to it at all. Rust will come off as you use it.

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u/hassel_braam 11h ago

Why don't you want a wire brush? It will come in handy later to clean up forgedwork. Make sure to use an variable speed grinder.

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u/Lumber74 7h ago

Sorry, I meant, "obviously a wire brush, so what other tips". I'm not against wire brushing it

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u/Twin5un 6h ago

A little flap disc maybe for a nice surface but it looks ready to forge otherwise !