rust on table saw top
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rust on table saw top
I have some surface rust on my table saw top surface. What would be the best way to take care of it. Use the acid rust remover, or light oil on a raw, paint with antirust etc.Any ideas? I need it clean so as not to affect the wood. 
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Mine gets surface rust on it when I store it in my barn.It has happened twice,the first time took alot of elbow grease and steel wool to get the rust off,the second time wasnt so bad because I sprayed it with WD-40 before I put it away.So,steel wool it,then give it a coat of WD-40,then wipe it down real good to get the excess WD-40 off of it,then when you are done,give it another coat of WD-40 and dont bother wiping any off.
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I gotta say this, I am not agreeing with the 60 grit sandpaper idea, maybe 150 or 120grit, but isn't 60 grit a bit much for a precision-milled tool?
I always used "00" steel wool and oil, or steel wool then spray wax.
I always used "00" steel wool and oil, or steel wool then spray wax.
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Just thought of something...My jointer had a real nice coat of wax on it once, it has been a while since I waxed it and there is a light coat of rust on the table now. I think waxing then keeping covered with plastic might be better, or just plain old WD 40 once a month or whenever you have a few extra minutes to wipe it down.
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Originally Posted by 924x2150
Just thought of something...My jointer had a real nice coat of wax on it once, it has been a while since I waxed it and there is a light coat of rust on the table now. I think waxing then keeping covered with plastic might be better, or just plain old WD 40 once a month or whenever you have a few extra minutes to wipe it down.
Edit: Just took a look at the New Yankee Workshop and it states to use paste wax, just like you would put on a hardwood floor. I assume something like Johnson's Paste Wax.
For cleaning they state to use steel wool and light oil. Then clean with mineral spirits to get rid of the oil, then wax.
Last edited by kingfish51; Apr 22, 2005 at 09:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by pfogle
King Fish nailed it. That is the only way to keep it true, slick, and protected.
If you really want a good debate on the subject, you can go to a couple of the woodworking forums I frequent:
www.woodcentral.com
www.sawmillcreek.org (free membership w/ real, full name required to post)
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I agree with those that suggested waxing the top. Using wd-40 or any oil based lubrication will work it's way into the wood when you cut it. It can affect some finishes ie Lacquer, if it's not dealt with and sanded enough.
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I watched my old man as I was growing up, he would take motor oil and wipe it on the top, then cover the top with wax paper. The oil would hold the wax paper in place and the wax paper prevented crap from sticking to the top. Then when he would get ready to use it, he would wipe it down with Spray break cleaner, and it worked great.
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