Any good rust removers out there

[flxnimprtmscl]

So I had a bunch of tools (wrenches, ratchets, sockets, vise grips, etc) stored away and the they got water on them and now they're all rusting. When I say a bunch I mean the equivalent of a couple of 5 gal buckets full. What's my best option here for getting all the rust off? There's way too many to do by hand with a wire wheel or anything like that. I thought about a tumbler but I don't have access to one. Any other ideas?

 

[spaceman]

soak them in bar and chain oil

 

[eplebnista]

Lots of WD-40.

 

[Howard]

Vinegar

Rinse off and then oil

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
What's my best option here for getting all the rust off?

New Tools.

 

[scott916]

CLR?

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Sandblast those without joints or moving parts. Rinse, dry, oil (immediately after drying!).

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: scott916
CLR?

Vinegar is cheaper

 

[nutxo]

Use wd40 and 00 stell wool for any rust that wont come off with just wd 40. Wipe em down and put em away right.

I have teenage sons. I speak form experience.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Might want to put a couple small holes in the bottom of those buckets or get an actual tool box.

 

[sierrita]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
Might want to put a couple small holes in the bottom of those buckets or get an actual tool box.

A little late for that.