whats the best way to clean drill bits?

[se7enthdevil]

evening all, i recently won a box of slightly rusty augers and wondered if anyone had tips on the best way to clean them up.

 

they are big buggars and am not sure how to tackle them.

 

all have 24" of twist and range from 5/8" up to 2" diameter.

 

any help appreciated.

 

 

also does anyone know where to buy augers this size?

[se7enthdevil]

here are the little beauties.

 

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[bluebedouin]

...slightly rusty augers and wondered if anyone had tips on the best way to clean them up.

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Coca cola is an excellent cleaner for rust & the cheap brands work just as good as the main ones.

[George Gorman]

Wire brush and dettol!/sorry I mean oil lol😂

 

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[treequip]

Anything abrasive, sand paper, wire wool etc.

 

If you are lazy, find someone with a media blast cabinet

[Lazurus]

Wire brush in the drill press?

[Little Butch]

Sit them in a tub of vinegar for a day or two...

[R Mac]

Don't use an abrasive, you'll alter the size. Try Paul Sellers Blog or Youtube channel, I'm pretty sure he had a blog post or video about restoring Auger bits. If I can find it I'll post the link.

 

Here you go, you'll need to register, some of the content is viewable only if you have paid membership but this one is free.

 

https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/2013/10/sharpening-auger-bit/

Edited August 24, 2016 by R Mac

[Thesnarlingbadger]

Coca cola is an excellent cleaner for rust & the cheap brands work just as good as the main ones.

 

 

Second that, than just wipe over with a rough sponge type thing.

[se7enthdevil]

i'll have to try the cheap cola trick...

 

it's only mild surface rust and i didn't want to take an abrasive to them unless 100% necessary.

 

 

anyone know where you can buy these things???

 

i can't find anything like them this side of the pond.