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Mar 11Liked by Gareth Branwyn

I enjoy your emails. You have told this old DIYer a few tricks I did not know.

I do take issue with your last statement on removing rust with a rotary wire brush. Surely you have heard of Evaporust?

It's essential for de-rusting parts without damaging anything, or changing the surface finish.

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Mar 10ยทedited Mar 11Liked by Gareth Branwyn

RE: IKEA crappy furniture

You might try rubbing any frictive surface, the sides and bottoms of the drawers, with paraffin wax. Really cover it thoroughly. It works wonders for drawers.

Gulf Wax Household Paraffin Wax, 16 oz - Walmart.com

https://www.walmart.com/search?q=Gulf+Wax+Household+Paraffin+Wax&facet=fulfillment_method%3APickup

$3.97

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The Shop Talk piece was fascinating to me. Most excellent!!

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