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This rusty file will put some of my techniques for restoring old tools to the test. A file this rusty is normally worthless, so let's see if we can breathe some life back into it and learn a bit at the same time.

0:21 Rusty File Test
1:02 Sample Good File Test
2:03 Evaporust 1st Restore Step
2:20 Timelapse
2:56 Initial Results
3:24 Brand and ??
4:10 Vinegar Bath Prep
5:05 Timelapse
5:39 Prevent Surface Rust
6:06 Review and Handle + Helper
6:18 Before & After
6:30 Final Test + Trick to Prevent Stick
7:00 HandTurning a Lazysusan

The final product turned out well enough to use, like most old tools, I'd assume the quality of the steel is very good, which likely helps when doing these restorations.