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.

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.

Send one of the kids out with a couple of old toothbrushes and tell them "no
food till the anchor is clean". :-)


"William Andersen" wrote in message
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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.

As Doug said - use a wire brush in a drill.
Once done - get some galvanize spray (from Lowes or wherever) and spray the
anchor again to keep it from rusting.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"William Andersen" wrote in message
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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.

Why bother?? It's an anchor for gosh sakes. Just use the damn thing and
forget about it.

Butch
"tony thomas" wrote in message
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As Doug said - use a wire brush in a drill.
Once done - get some galvanize spray (from Lowes or wherever) and spray
the anchor again to keep it from rusting.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"William Andersen" wrote in message
news:HUWve.774$HV1.649@fed1read07...
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.

My boat's pretty utilitarian, but is really clean. The spare anchor's the
only grungy thing on my boat.
I can't drive for at least another month (had a heart attack); there's not
much to do except clean the boat.
I used CLR: put the chain rode and shackles in an empty gallon milk jug and
let them soak for 24 hours - they look new. I'll soak the anchor next, then
spray them all with the galvanize spray.
My wife is almost finished reupholstering the seats.
I guess I should get a door mat and make my friends clean their shoes before
coming aboard!
(A 19' bowrider: http://members.cox.net/wgander/family_boat.htm )

"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Why bother?? It's an anchor for gosh sakes. Just use the damn thing and
forget about it.

Butch
"tony thomas" wrote in message
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As Doug said - use a wire brush in a drill.
Once done - get some galvanize spray (from Lowes or wherever) and spray
the anchor again to keep it from rusting.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"William Andersen" wrote in message
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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.

It should be galvanized. Grinding and sanding will make it rust. If it is
rusting buy a new one. About $10-15 for generic danforth.

"William Andersen" wrote in message
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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.

If it worries you to have a clean anchor, then try some Naval Jelly
link below"

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-duro-n...i-1828700.html

http://www.shorechemical.com/Section...aval_jelly.htm

William Andersen wrote:
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.

Naval jelly.

(Hey, you over there with the big grin: No this isn't something Britney
Spears uses to oil up her exposed gut prior to a performance. That
would be "navel" jelly) :-)