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Old 03-05-07, 06:43 PM   #6
webelk6
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Originally Posted by Gumby View Post
I just got a cool new tool based on some research in how to get rid of old rust and undercoating.

It's called a scaler. It's used a lot in ships to get rid of scaly rust. It's just and air hammer with a bundle of needles - it's also called a needle scaler.

It 's works really well.

Pic 1 is the scaler
Pic 2 is before
Pic 3 is after about a minute.
I just had an instant nightmare. I was in the Navy, we used those devil tools on all aspects of 'chipping paint'. pics look good tho.


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