Looking for Ideas on cleaning and preserving metal.

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As my finds are starting to pile up, I am looking for a way to ensure they don't corrode into oblivion. I have ordered a jar of Renaissance wax, but I'm looking for ideas to clean/prep the metal before I apply the wax.

Any ideas or links would be appreciated.

Cheers

Tony

[Navy Davey]

For cleaning small items use a rock tumbler like a lortone they have different models I use fish gravel in mine

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What type of small objects would you clean with a rock tumbler,without the fear of damaging the item?

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This is an example of how I approach the problem when I refurbish a hand plane. When You are done, pop the part into the oven and heat it up to stop it from going orange. Or use a torch. While it's still warm, wax it with paste wax and that will keep it nice for years to come.

Everyone has their own variation of the technique, they all work.