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[j.a.f.e.]

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Anyone remember the old, non chrome finish?  Thinking of cleaning good and trying maybe some Ospho I had around.

Are you referring to cadmium?

[AbiggerGarage]

Think that is it, and I looked it up, with my cancer shape, I may be worse trying to clean it up.

[j.a.f.e.]

Cadmium is a pretty nasty metal when it comes to biological processes. The link refers to the biological stuff and it follows with safety.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium#Biological_role

Personally I handle the tools with gloves or wash my hands well immediately after handling as supposedly it can be absorbed by the skin. Maybe it's overreacting on my part but there is only one me.

[AbiggerGarage]

Because I am not 100% sure, and I already had some Evaporust ready, I dropped it in and will let it set most of the day.

[goodfellow]

Cadmium is a pretty nasty metal when it comes to biological processes. The link refers to the biological stuff and it follows with safety.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium#Biological_role

Personally I handle the tools with gloves or wash my hands well immediately after handling as supposedly it can be absorbed by the skin. Maybe it's overreacting on my part but there is only one me.

You're not overreacting JAFE; the stuff is nasty and cadmium plated hardware and tools are a pretty toxic kit. Older cars often had cadmium plated hardware and components.

[AbiggerGarage]

What does that finish look like?  This is more of a dull/mottled grey.  *thought about painting black, and it going in the lawnmower shed, because if I remember correctly, 15/16 is the blade bolt size*

[j.a.f.e.]

• Quoted from Alloy Artifacts:
• https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu-sn&channel=fs&q=cadmium+tool+finis
• Q. How can I recognize a cadmium finish on tools?

A. Cadmium was widely used as an inexpensive plated finish for tools (and other metal items) from the 1920s or earlier into the 1970s or later. Since cadmium metal and its compounds are toxic, its use has now been greatly curtailed, but there are still a lot of cadmium tools out there.
Cadmium is a light gray metal with an appearance closer to zinc (galvanized) finishes than to brighter chrome or nickel finishes. Cadmium finishes often have a dusty oxide coating on the surface, which when combined with grease and oil can give a tool a very dirty appearance.
Although cadmium resists corrosion fairly well, once the surface is breached the tool may develop a blotchy appearance, with darkened (almost black) or rusty areas where the plating is gone. If present, these blotchy areas help quickly identify a cadmium finish.
Cadmium is a soft metal and will easily leave a mark on paper if scraped along the surface. (Obviously the tool needs to be clean before making this test!)
Once a cadmium plated tool has been identified, it's important to exercise caution in handling. Rubber gloves should be used when cleaning cadmium plated tools, and wet sanding is preferred to reduce dust generation. Never use a wire wheel for cleaning cadmium finishes, as this may generate vast quantities of metal dust, which is toxic if inhaled. It's a good idea to avoid letting children handle such tools, and everyone should wash their hands after handling.

[bmwrd0]

I picked up these two bruisers of eBay

Spintite drivers in large sizes - 11/16" and 3/4". I wanted these for tightening hold-down fixtures on my mill before final setup.

[goodfellow]

That is quite a rare find bmwrd0. Those sizes are are not very common in hand drivers. Great find -

[Uncle Buck]

WOW, Those are the largest nut drivers I have ever seen. Until just now, I thought my 5/8" was a large nut driver!

[j.a.f.e.]

I have never seen anything larger than 5/8 either and even that was unusual I thought.

[Hickory n Steel]

I had to grab something at Lowes, and these caught my eye.

[Hickory n Steel]

HJE strikes again.

[goodfellow]

So glad to see younger guys discover and support HJE. They are are truly a gem when it comes to good quality tool merchandising. Nice buys --

[Hickory n Steel]

So glad to see younger guys discover and support HJE. They are are truly a gem when it comes to good quality tool merchandising. Nice buys --

I haven't gotten any box art yet, but this is probably at least my 10th order from HJE as a satisfied customer.
Great products, great prices, shipped fast, and packed well.
I've had good customer service as well.


I'm a little disappointed in the Crescent Torque amplifier copy.
I'm thinking they may have been made with old worn out xcelite handle moulds that didn't close well because there was lots of flashing and uneven butt ends.
I shaved the flashing off no problem, but the fit into the bigger handle is kind of wobbly.
Thankfully they were pretty cheap.

They have a kind of soapy very slightly puke-ish smell but it's not too strong.