Maintenance on Bone Cutters

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  1. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I had a pair of bone cutters that weren't dried enough and the hinge rusted up....BAD!!! You could barely open and close them. I didn't want to throw them out but I also didn't want to use an industrial solvent because sometimes I use them under water. Just on a hunch, I put them in a plastic dixie cup with some olive oil and let them sit overnight. It worked perfectly.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Sweet idea and info. I let mine get a little rusty and was able to clear it with RODI water. I just try and remember to rinse and dry them well before putting away now.
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    hmm..I never would have thought about the olive oil. ;)

    I use 50/50 vinegar/water to clean most things.
     
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