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dpibel

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2. A hammer, most likely

Reply to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:32 AM

Jun 5

Lay it with the blades flat on a hard surface.

Give a few smart raps with a hammer on the top blade.

Likely will break it loose.

Don't be shy about whacking it. You've got a broken tool. If you break it more, no loss, really.

But probably it will break the rust and then you can polish it up and oil it and go forth and shear.

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Q. How do I restore a large garden shears that has totally rusted shut? [View all] Grasswire2 Jun 5 OP

Have you tried PB Blaster? flvegan Jun 5 #1

I'll keep it in mind. Grasswire2 Jun 5 #4

A hammer, most likely dpibel Jun 5 #2

what would I polish it wth? Grasswire2 Jun 5 #5

Sandpaper dpibel Jun 5 #9

thanks! nt Grasswire2 Jun 6 #17

Vinegar, strangely enough, removes rust. Try soaking a paper towel fierywoman Jun 5 #3

will test that out. Grasswire2 Jun 5 #6

I rescued a few of mine in a similar state! Then google or UT how to properly sharpen fierywoman Jun 5 #10

I think a better idea.... lastlib Jun 6 #15

you kinda' got yourself a problem. stopdiggin Jun 5 #7

heck no Grasswire2 Jun 5 #8

Soak the tool overnight in a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. Emile Jun 5 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Jun 5 #12

good hint about the eye protection! nt Grasswire2 Jun 7 #19

Kroil Earl_from_PA Jun 5 #13

This is what you want: LuckyCharms Jun 5 #14

thanks for the tip Grasswire2 Jun 7 #18

Coca-Cola removes rust. 3catwoman3 Jun 6 #16