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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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Howdy all,

Ok, I just acquired some nice power tools, i.e., table saw, 12" band saw, router, and a planer/joiner.

It started raining as we packed up the tools and some of them have light rust on the work surfaces. I was raised using paste wax to clean/polish/lubricate the working surfaces of such tools. Then, my dad told me to use PAM, as in the no-stick cooking spray.

Anyone ever try this? He has and swears by it, but I just need some other opinions.

And if anyone has any other uses that aren't typical?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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I would be concerned of PAM turning rancid. I use 3 in 1 oil
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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Pam come's in handy for emergency use, but the man is right, it will start stinking after about 2 week's. It depend's on the temperature. 3in1 is the safe bet. I have also noticed that WD40 will make raw metal rust faster.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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When a vegetable oil turns rancid it goes acidic which is NOT good on tools.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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On machined surfaces, I use kerosene to clean the rust spots off.
Then use nutural paste shoe polish to wax the surface.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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Used motor oil will loosen old rusted up tools.
A friend of mine told me this as I was about to throw away some visegrips that were rusted together.
It works just lay the tool in some old oil.
Come back a couple days later you will be surprised.
I was
 
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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jbalestri,
If you try the Pam, let me know if your table saw cooks.



I couldn't help myself. Sorry.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 03:16 AM
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The motor would fry...
 
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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But it wouldn't stick...
 
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:34 AM
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Now there's an idea.

How to Cook with Craftsman Table Saws

Coat surface liberally with PAM.

Cut 5 boards to heat the surface.

Throw steak on. Wait 10 minutes

Cut 4 boards.

Flip Steak.

Stick hand on turning blade, go to hospital.

Come home, steak is done.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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Are wood chips and saw dust basically equivalent to the digestive properties of oatmeal?
 
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