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Pablo
12-20-2003 02:39:21
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Re: OT - Seeking stone masons etc. in reply to ShepFL, 12-19-2003 13:47:47
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I use muriatic acid frequently. I have alot of masonery work around the ranch here in the desert, where wood doesn't hold up to the sun. It is extremely important to read and follow the instructions on the product very carefully. Good ventilation is absolutly necessary, use a resperator, this acid is nasty, and will literally knock you over, I found the fumes to be more toxic in the rinsing or flushing process. Mix the acid 20 part water to one part acid to begin, add acid slowly to water, if the solution begins to bubble upon contact to the morter it is strong enough. Leave on 2 to 3 min. repeat if necessary. Flush thoroughly, I mix baking soda with water for the flushing solution. Muriatic acid will damage wood, fabric, pit metal and damage other materal as well, use carefully. My business partner used a product called "poultice powder" and he said it worked great. However it sells for around $18 a pint, which only cleans 2 sq. ft., I get a gallon of M. Acid for $3.50 (approx.) and it goes a long way.
Rubber gloves, safety glasses, and long sleeve shirt are necessary, this will burn your skin in a NY minute, and believe me, after 50 yrs. living in the desert, and working outside, my hide is pretty tough. If you are not knowledgeable working with corrosives, or feel somewhat uneasy, I defenitly agree with "Ray, IN" and make that trip to the union hall. This is a small job, and should be relatively inexpensive...do what I always try first, trade out tractor work, thats how I got this computer. good luck and be careful..... ..p.s. need decals for "57 Ferguson F40" seems to be difficult to find.....
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