I recently inherited my grandfather's tool chest with all contents. I also received all his hand tools which most are for wood related. He was a carpenter and electrician and held many other jobs that involved his tools. Later in life he got into insurance and his tools were not daily users. A good portion of the older tools, have pretty bad rust, wood handles cracking, etc.
I cannot provide pictures at this time as they are packed up. There are hand drills, saws, chisels, all these tools that I have wanted to purchase and they have suddenly come into my possession. Is it possible to revive tools with mild-heavy rusting? I am aware of electrolysis to remove rust and considered that as an o