it wasn't so darn expensive!

[hoser]

I'm not a relic hunter by nature, but there are those times I do find something that is worth a second look and desperately need some form of deep cleaning or rust removal. I do know electrolysis works and for the most part it is very cost effective. Watching a few YouTube videos today and came across laser rust removal. I was blown away at how well this procedure really works with no chemicals, or other elbow grease involved. But the cost of owning one of these units is way pricey to say the least. I would guess this would be an awesome choice for old iron relics as all it removes is the rust. And the great part it gets into small nooks and cranny's in a piece with great results. Anyone ever been privy to seeing this done in real life, and what are your thoughts.

 

[too_pointer]

I'm not a relic hunter by nature, but there are those times I do find something that is worth a second look and desperately need some form of deep cleaning or rust removal. I do know electrolysis works and for the most part it is very cost effective. Watching a few YouTube videos today and came across laser rust removal. I was blown away at how well this procedure really works with no chemicals, or other elbow grease involved. But the cost of owning one of these units is way pricey to say the least. I would guess this would be an awesome choice for old iron relics as all it removes is the rust. And the great part it gets into small nooks and cranny's in a piece with great results. Anyone ever been privy to seeing this done in real life, and what are your thoughts.

???

 

[markinmichigan]

I did not see this post before until Mike gave you the ??? I have a 20 watt diode laser and had not thought about cleaning finds with it. I had a CO2 laser and the tube went bad. The CO2 would blast anything. Going to experiment right now.

Mark in Michigan

 

[markinmichigan]

Here you go. Not pristine but cleaned it up. I'm going to try some copper next.

Mark in Michigan

 

[hoser]

I did not see this post before until Mike gave you the ???

Yeah I'm not quite sure why. Thought what I said was pretty clear, and by the looks of that Jefferson this really works. Thanks Mark

 

[hoser]

Here you go. Not pristine but cleaned it up. I'm going to try some copper next.

OYE! That really did work. So what's next? Good job buddy.