Old ax head before and after electrolysis

[homebre]

I will post pictures of the ax head before and after. I am almost done with it but am having a little trouble getting the last bit of rust off. Any suggestions? Also, how do most people preserve the metal after it is dried-do you coat it with oil or something else?
Thanks,
Andy from Hillsborough

 

[Scanman]

You could try soaking in Vinegar to remove the rust? and there are a number of WD40 like products that will protect and slow down the rusting.

 

[kaolinwasher]

you may also try linseed oil but be carefull any cloth left with the oil on it will spontaneously catch fire as it drys