Hi, everybody!

I recently bought a 14" Powermatic Band Saw and an 8" Delta Jointer. Both are four years old and brand spanking new! I built a deck for a customer and he had a garage full of tools. He asked me if I wanted to look around and see if there was anything I wanted as he doesn't use any of them. So I go in and WOW!

Apparently, four years ago he retired and decided he wanted to be a woodworker. He went to the local Woodcraft and dropped $15,000 on tools, all top of the line, and paid to have them delivered and set up. I don't know what happened, but most of them were never used. Ever. The cords still had the twist ties on them! I got the bandsaw and jointer for $500. I couldn't believe it. Around $3000 worth of new tools for $500! All I wanted was the bandsaw but he offered me both for $500 and I paid him cash on the spot. He also has a Powermatic table saw and drill press, a Jet mortiser and 15" planer, and a very nice (and big) Nova lathe as well as a delta dust collector. I may have to go back for the lathe and planer... 

The problem is that the tables on the bandsaw and jointer are both kinda rusty and have drink rings on them. Any good tips on cleaning them up? The original grease that they were shipped with was never removed and has caked up in a few spots and the clear plastic that covered the tables for shipping is still partly intact but seems to have stained the tables.

Also, being a handtool woodworker, I know little about these machines and how to care for them. Although I plan on fixing up the jointer and selling it, I would like to "trick out" the bandsaw. I already ordered a riser block and a carbide tipped resaw blade but would like to know if there is anything else I could do to improve its preformance? The stock fence is great and I have a high end miter gauge for it. Its been sitting for four years and I want to restore it to new and usable condition. Any suggestions? I will post a picture or two when I get them cleaned up a bit.

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Adam Welker
Red Car Construction and Fine Woodworking

That is what you call a great steal!  

This is how I remove rust from a band saw table:

1) scraping dust

2) wire brushing 

3) light sanding 

4) putting on an anti-rust gel

5) polishing a furniture wax for 30 minutes

6) wiping off the furniture wax to leave a protective surface

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If the rust is somewhat light and superficial , it won't take much to clean up the
problem. However, if the rust has been accumulating for a number of years and
appears to be sturdy/substantial and deep, the machine is perhaps too damaged to
return it to its former glory, so to speak. 1. You may use scotchbrite or something
synthetic kitchen scrubbing pad with some mineral oil as lubricant but don't go to
exces. If the rust is a heavier rust, you may able to use orbital sander in scrubbing
.Place the base of the sander on top of the scrubbing pad and get to work.
Once the rust is removed, you'll want to take steps to ensure that the rust won't
return. Try some paste waxes .Apply liberally , wait until it is nearly dry and then wipe it afterwards.

Have thy tools ready. God will find thee work.
 -Charles Kingsley

 

James

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I also use a scotch brite pad on my ROS but instead of mineral oil i spray WD 40 on the table. I wouldn't worry about and discoloration as it's a tool for making a piece of art not a piece of art itself.

 

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Round Barn WoodCrafts, Plymouth WI
roundbarnwoodcrafts@hotmail.com

scotch brite pad is really helpful on gettin the stain. I really prefer to use it. 
John Hechel said:

I also use a scotch brite pad on my ROS but instead of mineral oil i spray WD 40 on the table. I wouldn't worry about and discoloration as it's a tool for making a piece of art not a piece of art itself.

 

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Round Barn WoodCrafts, Plymouth WI
roundbarnwoodcrafts@hotmail.com

" I already ordered a riser block and a carbide tipped resaw blade but would like to know if there is anything else I could do to improve its preformance?"

 

Adam, 

I read somewhere that  accessories can help to improve the performance of your band saw .

You have to clinch up your belt , belt should stay flexible. Choose the best TPI for smoothest cut : try reading this BLOG .
Check your drive belt and tires, must not be worn out , I suggest you to use urethane tires rather than rubber ones . Tension the blades properly and make sure your guide blocks are in correct place. Try do to a little research Adam. I hope I helped you. 

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