this is a pair of pliers I picked up at a second hand store, 2-3 dollars. Not sure what they are used for but appear to be some kind of "hog ring" plier
Everytime I visit this site, I learn something new or how little I know.
I just thought my choices were rust, paint, acidize and linseed oil.
Thanks for the info on Guilders Paste.
George
I use china markers (grease pencils) for layout over punched points/scribe marks.
grease gets down in punchs or scribed lines and wears well even when not down in the grooves.
Cleans up easily with WD40 type solvent/penetrating oils.
George
these are probably 50 to 75 years old, my father inlaw taught me how to use a saw, (my father tried, but I was too smart to learn from him)
My Father In Law was a carpenter all his life and still preferred a hand saw over a power saw,
I also make fishing nets, not many, too labor intensive, Walmart sells them cheaper than I can buy the twine, galv, carbon steel hoops and handles, let alone the netting process.
Frosty,
Wore out plenty of hole saws as a refrigeration pipe fitter in the grocery store install bidness.
Still have some, i will give the welded mild steel thing a try,
Always someone with different experience willing to help.
THANKS A BUNCH.
George