If there are still any heavy deposits I think I'm gonna try wrapping some steel wool around a cleaning brush and run it back and forth with my drill. We will see how it is looking in the morning.If theres any heavy deposit left after soaking a hone wont do any good. Might have to find a sanding wheel and long arbor to take the corrosion out.
How in the world do you remove rust with a battery charger?!chore-boy is a true copper scrub. many others are copper coated scrubs so read carefully. as to the hone, I did mention that it was just a finishing touch. for sure there will be pits in the barrel but for hd it should be ok. also if after the vinegar treatment you are not satisfied then you should look into removing the rust with a battery charger.