July 1, 201115 yr I have a cabinet shaper, 8" jointer, and a 15" thickness planer that because of the openness of my old shop the surfaces have become dull and a little rusty. Now that I am in my new shop and the environment is better controlled, how can I clean or "bring back the shine" to my tools surfaces. Then how can I keep them shinny once I have them that way? Any suggestions?
July 1, 201115 yr Steve, I'm assuming that both tools have a cast iron surface which asre really susceptible to rust and tarnish, When mine get the nasties I'll buff them with 00 steel wool and wax them with Trewax paste wax. Keep them from re-rusting and makes them nice and slick. Ron DudelstonAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
July 1, 201115 yr If the rust is a little bad, or real bad, single edge razor blades worked like a scraper work great. Removes rust fast. Wipe offwith some mineral spirits and wax or , I like top coat. Bob Kloeswww.bobkloes.com
July 1, 201115 yr Steve, here is a link to an thread on this site discussing how to clean a cast iron top. http://www.thepatriotwoodworker.com/forum/topics/bringing-a-powermatic-66-back?commentId=5228218%3AComment%3A43601 I usually use the WD40 and sandpaper on mine if it has visible rust. Then go over it with a scotch brite pad. Clean all of the oil residue off and then put on several coats of Johnson's paste wax, the wax for furniture not cars. I have a buffer and I buff it out until it is shiny and slick. About once a month I will take a day and clean all of my cast iron surfaces good and then add the wax again. It makes the boards slide across with a lot less effort and puts a good protection on the surfaces. As a side note, I don't allow anyone to sit a drink of any kind on any of my cast iron tops. They get a lecture when they come in the door of the shop if they have a drink in hand. Here is a link on this site also to when I got the Delta Unisaw and started cleaning it up. http://www.thepatriotwoodworker.com/forum/topics/delta-unisaw  John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
July 1, 201115 yr Author thanks John, i will try this weekend.John Moody said: Steve, here is a link to an thread on this site discussing how to clean a cast iron top.  http://www.thepatriotwoodworker.com/forum/topics/bringing-a-powerma...  I usually use the WD40 and sandpaper on mine if it has visible rust. Then go over it with a scotch brite pad. Clean all of the oil residue off and then put on several coats of Johnson's paste wax, the wax for furniture not cars. I have a buffer and I buff it out until it is shiny and slick.  About once a month I will take a day and clean all of my cast iron surfaces good and then add the wax again. It makes the boards slide across with a lot less effort and puts a good protection on the surfaces.  As a side note, I don't allow anyone to sit a drink of any kind on any of my cast iron tops. They get a lecture when they come in the door of the shop if they have a drink in hand.  Here is a link on this site also to when I got the Delta Unisaw and started cleaning it up.  http://www.thepatriotwoodworker.com/forum/topics/delta-unisaw   John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
July 10, 201114 yr I like to use a grout float for good leverage when scrubbing the table saw or jointer surface. I like the 3M abrasive pads with BoeShield, then I wipe clean and then use the grout float again with paper towels to buff in paste wax. I do this about once every few months. Makes for an awesome sliding surface for boards. I like Bob Kloes' idea of using razor blades like a scraper. Gotta try that...
September 8, 201114 yr steel wool and a razor blade for the rust , or just sand it down its a table saw , your not eating off it or cutting shushi are ya ???
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