bulldog bone rust

treevet

treevet

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It has been real damp here this year and I noticed quite a bit of rust on my bd bone. Seems kinda chinsy that would happen...none on my zzags. Seems like a couple of types of metals involved here. Thought I'd just light rub some 3 in 1 oil into it to remove the rust. Any thoughts?
 
Is the rust you mention limited to just the side links that hold the parts together, or is it more than that?

I think surveyor once said that it would be possible to make those side links out of stainless steel as a special order item. I think he said they would not be as strong as the kind of metal he's already using, but strong enough.

If it is just the side links that you are talking about, I think what you've proposed to do would be a good idea. Surveyor might not like this, but I might also consider lightly sanding the rust off, then cleaning, drying and painting with Rustoleum paint. (Not sure I spelled that right.) Surveyor might not like the painting idea because it could make it harder to inspect the pieces/parts. I personally would just try hard to apply a light enough coat of paint so as not to obscure any possible cracks that could develop.

That's all of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for listening.

Tim
 
Rust is pretty much all over it and not on moving/pivoting aspects. My new tool box on my new pickup for some reason holds moisture too. I pretty much just use it for takedowns where I have to go back up and chunk down (as opposed to pullovers where I'd have to slam my climbing line with the pullover rope). I really don't like basal anchors (I am WAY too fast on td's to keep track of a basal anchor and we don't do a lot of pruning...who does?) and still love the zigzag.
 
Hey TimBr, I keep a 4 liter Tupperware container w/ a 1lb bag of silica desiccant in the bottom, it keeps my BDB, Rope Runner, & ZigZags dry, when the desiccant can't hold any more moisture, I put it in the oven on a cookie sheet @ 200* for 1 hour, then I'm good for several weeks. It keeps all of my SRT Devices organized and in an extremely dry environment when not in use. Haven't seen any rust at all. I may have 3-4 more bags of the desiccant if interested. Or just Google it to purchase in 1/2, 1, 2lb bags of it.
Best of luck!


Dave6390 in WI
 
Rust on tools is a big issue for woodworkers who have unheated garage shops.

The usual suggestion is, as has been said, use it more hahaha! Next, buff the rust off...brass bristle brush or a green scrubber. Then Boeshield or paste wax. I'd carefully apply the wax to keep it off the rope faces. WD40 or the like might be used...with all of the usual cautions.
 
Definitely, one of a kind, the bone is by far my favorite SRT devices. Rust is easy to get rid of, but once it's removed, you have to be sure to keep it dry after use, everyday!


Dave6390 in WI
 
Dave Rohach said:
Hey TimBr, I keep a 4 liter Tupperware container w/ a 1lb bag of silica desiccant in the bottom, it keeps my BDB, Rope Runner, & ZigZags dry, when the desiccant can't hold any more moisture, I put it in the oven on a cookie sheet @ 200* for 1 hour, then I'm good for several weeks. It keeps all of my SRT Devices organized and in an extremely dry environment when not in use. Haven't seen any rust at all. I may have 3-4 more bags of the desiccant if interested. Or just Google it to purchase in 1/2, 1, 2lb bags of it.
Best of luck!


Dave6390 in WI
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Dave, thanks a lot for this post; it's a great idea. I have a follow up question for you. How do you determine that the desiccant is fully saturated and in need of being baked? Does it change color, or is it something else that tells you that it is time to bake it again.

Thanks again for the great post, and any further answers you choose to provide.

Tim
 
Sorry for the delay Tim, lost my WiFi today. Plus had to shovel snow for a good portion of the day. The easiest way to tell is the weight and the feel of the fabric and the desiccant will feel clumpy. I also do quite a bit of steel work, and if I get a rusty spot, I rub it out with a rust remover gel, then make sure I keep the item dry until I'm done and ready to either paint or clear coat it. If you would like pics let me know. Best of luck.


Dave6390 in WI
 
Tom Dunlap said:
Rust on tools is a big issue for woodworkers who have unheated garage shops.

The usual suggestion is, as has been said, use it more hahaha! Next, buff the rust off...brass bristle brush or a green scrubber. Then Boeshield or paste wax. I'd carefully apply the wax to keep it off the rope faces. WD40 or the like might be used...with all of the usual cautions.
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here is my unheated shop

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Dave Rohach said:
Sorry for the delay Tim, lost my WiFi today. Plus had to shovel snow for a good portion of the day. The easiest way to tell is the weight and the feel of the fabric and the desiccant will feel clumpy. I also do quite a bit of steel work, and if I get a rusty spot, I rub it out with a rust remover gel, then make sure I keep the item dry until I'm done and ready to either paint or clear coat it. If you would like pics let me know. Best of luck.
Dave6390 in WI
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Thanks for this answer, Dave. No worries on the delay, I've been really busy lately and don't even get a chance to check in on the Buzz very often of late. I really appreciate the answers. I hope you have a happy holiday.

Tim
 
Dave Rohach said:
Hey TimBr, I keep a 4 liter Tupperware container w/ a 1lb bag of silica desiccant in the bottom, it keeps my BDB, Rope Runner, & ZigZags dry, when the desiccant can't hold any more moisture, I put it in the oven on a cookie sheet @ 200* for 1 hour, then I'm good for several weeks. It keeps all of my SRT Devices organized and in an extremely dry environment when not in use. Haven't seen any rust at all. I may have 3-4 more bags of the desiccant if interested. Or just Google it to purchase in 1/2, 1, 2lb bags of it.
Best of luck!


Dave6390 in WI
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They sell that at any where they sell pool supplies I think it is called calcium chloride I thought of it because I use it in my gun cabinet and ammo cans. They use it in swimming pools for something. But it sucks up moisture and its cheap.
Ted
 
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