In article HUWve.774$HV1.649@fed1read07, says...
Any ideas on cleaning an anchor?
My spare anchor, a small Danforth type, has never been used but is corroded.
Probably from getting wet at the wash rack, I'm a trailer boater. I tried
using my wife's Black & Decker Mouse with an abrasive pad but it was pretty
ineffective. I'm thinking of buying a 4 1/2" angle grinder - I could
probably find other uses for it around the garage.






You'll probably find a grinder a bit to aggressive for the job. They
have a way of getting away from the user and taking off a bit more
material then was intended. They aren't really what one would call a
finesse tool

The usual tool is a wire brush. For an anchor, a steel wire brush. To
motorize the job get a wire wheel and put it into a power drill.

--
Mike G.
Heirloom Woods

www.heirloom-woods.net

Wire cup wheels are also available for grinders in case you are looking
for an excuse to still get one!

Dan

Mike G wrote:
In article HUWve.774$HV1.649@fed1read07, says...

Any ideas on cleaning an anchor?
My spare anchor, a small Danforth type, has never been used but is corroded.
Probably from getting wet at the wash rack, I'm a trailer boater. I tried
using my wife's Black & Decker Mouse with an abrasive pad but it was pretty
ineffective. I'm thinking of buying a 4 1/2" angle grinder - I could
probably find other uses for it around the garage.







You'll probably find a grinder a bit to aggressive for the job. They
have a way of getting away from the user and taking off a bit more
material then was intended. They aren't really what one would call a
finesse tool

The usual tool is a wire brush. For an anchor, a steel wire brush. To
motorize the job get a wire wheel and put it into a power drill.