Cleaning cast iron equipment tables.
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01/19/21 09:06 PM
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My shop is unheated unless I'm in it with the stove going. I have bad rust staining on the table saw, jointer, bandsaw... etc. Been watching a few videos on how to remove it and it seems like maybe buying a cheap throwaway orbital sander with some 220 grit and some penetrating oil will get the job done. Being an ex machinist, I kind of shutter at the thought. Naturally I would never do this on a mill or a lathe but then again, you don't have a rust issue with them normally because they are coated in oil. I can't really see taking enough material off to make a difference in accuracy for wood working. However, has anyone on here ever tried it? Notice any difference in accuracy?
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Re: Cleaning cast iron equipment tables.
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01/19/21 10:38 PM
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I take it that you noticed no difference in accuracy?
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Re: Cleaning cast iron equipment tables.
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01/19/21 11:13 PM
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i have used 80 grit paper on my table saw top and never caused any troubles
John 3/16
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Re: Cleaning cast iron equipment tables.
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01/19/21 11:13 PM
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Once sanded wax them with car wax. It will make the wood slide better too.
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Re: Cleaning cast iron equipment tables.
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01/20/21 02:16 AM
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Brown 'Scotch brite' pads from Menards, and elbow grease. Slicks em right up. Then use paste wax as mentioned above. Charlie
Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.
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