Plow & Disc - Rust questions
 

This plow and disc may become available to me, particularly if I can get them from eastern Virginia to southern NC.

They've been pretty weather-beaten (including salt air exposure). Please share your experiences with how to remove rust, restore working parts, etc.

Thank you.
Conig

It mostly depends on the end usage.

If the goal is to plow the garden, just let the garden do the necessary rust removal during operation. Protect it afterwards.

I really want to try the electro-washing soda method for some parts I want to paint.

Let us know how they turn out.

:beerchug:

The only concern I have is I can't tell how pitted the plow is from the pics. One of my plows has some pitting and it doesn't turn the dirt over as good as my good plow. I get dirt build up on it so I have to knock the dirt off every once in a while.:TwoCents:

Lazy mans rust removal
 

I use an Electrolysis tank, that is by far the easiest method I have found! It works great for anything small enough to fit in your tank. There are several threads here describing how to set up a tank. For the large parts go with sandblasting.

Very nice finds!
I would agree with the electrolis method of getting the big stuff off. But good old wire brushing with a 4-1/2 in grinder will do a lot. Have a good mask, as the dust is not good.
I have some shots inside a thread "added more IH Equipment" near the end that shows the plow I did.
I agree that severe pitting could be a problem turming over dirt.
Have fun and jump right in there. I like the dics and dont have that implement, YET!
Regards,
Chris

I used scotchbrite pads on a 4 1/2" grinder to polish up a plow. Worked pretty good. ( a rusty plow won't plow slowly until the dirt "polishes" it--it'll be all herky jerky )

Before ( on right )click for big

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...h_DCP_5145.jpg


After about 5 minutes work
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...h_DCP_5837.jpg

Hope you get the attachments!

Although it may be some work, they are still nice pieces, if you can get them for the right price i wouldn't pass them up, and I agree with the others in saying it might take a while for the plow to shine, but it will be worth it in the end. You just might have to make the garden a little bigger. :biggrin2:

plowing some good gravel ground will polish the plow nicely, then keep it greased between use. I bought some old Oliver Radex plows which were badly rusted years ago and after about 2 acres they were bright as a mirror and that was on loamy soil.

Thanks everyone. The implements are "in the family" so the price is right and I hope to get them in 2-3 weeks. They've been measured and reportedly will fit in the back of our mini-van, particularly with the third row of seats out.

I need to find a 3-point hitch and adapter assembly. Working with one of the vendors on that one.

As for cleaning I'll try the elbow-grease method first: I'll "grease up" a power tool and put a disc on it and gently test clean a surface which can't be seen by the viewing public.

As always, I appreciate the friendly advice and the helpful comments.

Conig