Starrett precision level

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I am very grateful to receiving a Starrett precision level from a friend. Photos seems to show some rust on the ground underside. What is the best, most effective, least aggressive way to remove the rust? I do not have a surface grinder and won’t be sending this out to be reground. I have wet dry paper in very high grits and precision ground bench stones but they might not be as precision ground as they should be. Thanks for the suggestions.
 
Probably Evapo-rust. How about a pic or two of the level, or at least the model number of it, so we can have a mental picture the level you have?
 
I am very grateful to receiving a Starrett precision level from a friend. Photos seems to show some rust on the ground underside. What is the best, most effective, least aggressive way to remove the rust? I do not have a surface grinder and won’t be sending this out to be reground. I have wet dry paper in very high grits and precision ground bench stones but they might not be as precision ground as they should be. Thanks for the suggestions.
A regular India stone and some liquid like paint thinner will do the job; what model of level is it?
 
Not to worry too much over rust removal so far as doing damage is concerned, the vial on that model is graduated at .005" per foot, not the .0005" of the "precision level". The model 98 is several steps above a carpenter's level and an ordinary combination square level, but far from the accuracy of a true precision level; they are suitable for rough leveling of machinery, but not so for fine leveling, such as is necessary for a lathe bed, for instance.
 
The best method of preserving a Starrett tool for hobby use is to buy it new and leave it in the original packaging and NEVER use it, the first time that it is actually used it becomes less accurate and will show signs of use, you do not want this do you?

Then buy another one that you actually use, this assures that you have one without discoloration or use marks.
 
The best method of preserving a Starrett tool for hobby use is to buy it new and leave it in the original packaging and NEVER use it, the first time that it is actually used it becomes less accurate and will show signs of use, you do not want this do you?

Then buy another one that you actually use, this assures that you have one without discoloration or use marks.
You gotta be kidding ????????
 
Not at all (-:

It appears that many expect such tools to look unused, no scratches, no discoloration, no faded coatings or heart stopping "DINGS".

There have been several posts here asking how to return mill tables back to a uniform appearance after it has been discolored buy cutting fluids, I kid you not.
 
The best method of preserving a Starrett tool for hobby use is to buy it new and leave it in the original packaging and NEVER use it, the first time that it is actually used it becomes less accurate and will show signs of use, you do not want this do you?

Then buy another one that you actually use, this assures that you have one without discoloration or use marks.

I think you have missed the boat on what was originally asked. But I thank you for your response nonetheless.
 
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