Plow & Disc - Rust questions

[Conig]

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

[CADplans]

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.

[Methos]

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.

[Saltydawg]

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.

[Sugarmaker]

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

[Jeff in Pa]

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




After about 5 minutes work

[ACecil]

Hope you get the attachments!

[Sam S.]

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.

[robpa]

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.

[Conig]

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