Conserving or Restoring Vintage Hand Tools

Have you inherited rusty or unusable hand tools and wondered how to bring them back to life? In this session, Duane Roen shares restored tools dating back to the 1800s and demonstrates methods for removing rust while preserving patina and restoring function. He’ll also discuss the history and uses of these tools, and participants are welcome to bring a hand tool for practical conservation advice.

Duane has been using hand tools for seven decades as a hobbyist to do carpentry, woodworking, and some mechanical work. He has been conserving and restoring hand tools for more than a decade.