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Originally Posted by porsche930dude
I just did the same thing! fixed up a few shovels a few days ago. Two just needed the handle fixed but one was WWII era and very rusty. I figured it needed preserving so i cleaned it up and had a gallon of old military paint. The paint was seperated and weird but i painted it anyway. It turned out blackish rather than green but it dried fine and will hopefully keep it from rotting for a while
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Much respect for your care of the WWII era vintage implement. I have tools from my Dad and also my Step Dad and value them more than all the others - much the same I suspect as others here. It's an honor to be in possession of certain tools, the way I see it. Must preserve and show them some love!