Rust on a very large piece

[Janis Berzins]

I have a vinegar bath that I use for my smaller pieces, 12 and down. But how would one remove rust from, lets say a #20? Thanks.

[Cheryl Watson]

A #20 would probably, maybe , just barely fit in my electro...  (which is why a passed on a monster #20 with handle last year... could not figure out how I would clean it... without extra hands to even lift it!)....

I would look for a container with greater diameter than the piece,,,, custom lye bath, then custom sized electro or vinegar bath.

[Janis Berzins]

I was kind of hoping there was another way than just using a bigger bath. :-/

[Jim Glatthaar]

Janis, what about soaking a towel in 50% vinegar & water, then draping it over the piece and letting it soak for 30 min. or so?  I'm thinking a soak would require a huge contained and gallons of vinegar.  Seems a shame for 1 piece.

[Michael Carson]

Warning: I am just guessing and throwing out ideas so here it goes. Could you place the #20 in a plastic bag, pour vinegar in it and tie the bag off. Occasionally move it around to keep the entire piece constantly wet with vinegar. Similar to what has been done with oven cleaner and a trash bag for de-greasing. If it works let me know and we can patent the idea. Haha
May God bless us all,
Michael