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Show FIRST AID to the I AILING HOUSE 1 by Roger C. Whitman QUESTION: We have just em tied the last gallon from our 50-gallon 50-gallon range-oil drum, and the drum seems to be full of rust. Is there any way to clean this out before be-fore we have it refilled? ANSWER: I believe the lower, inside part of the drum has prob- ably corroded. If you do not wish to buy a new one, you might consider con-sider having the lower part cut out and a new piece welded on. After opening up the drum it can be cleaned out thouroughly before welding on the new piece. QUESTION: I have a pair of wrought iron candlesticks. I have just removed a coat of shiny black enamel from them. Now what is the correct, dull black paint or finish to use on them? ANSWER : . First wipe with benzine ben-zine to remove all traces of whatever what-ever kind of remover you used to take off the old finish. Be careful of fire when using benzine. Finish the pieces with a flat black paint intended for metal surfaces; the better stocked paint stores sell this paint. |