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Neglected by table saw (rust) - Cpl_Eyeball - 03-17-2019
I have been religiously applying wax to my table saw's surface until last year. Doh. I have noticed today that some spots have some surface rust on it. Should I use a very fine sandpaper to remove it or do something else?
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - Roly - 03-17-2019
Use a razor blade to scrape it off then I would start out with Scotchbrite green pad and WD 40 if it is just light rust before going to sandpaper. Roly
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - museumguy - 03-17-2019
Yep, just as Roly said. Slight surface rust is not a hard thing to fix. Elbow grease is your friend,
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - Cpl_Eyeball - 03-18-2019
(03-17-2019, 06:37 PM)Roly Wrote: Use a razor blade to scrape it off then I would start out with Scotchbrite green pad and WD 40 if it is just light rust before going to sandpaper. Roly
Thank you Roly for the tip.
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - stav - 03-18-2019
(03-17-2019, 06:37 PM)Roly Wrote: Use a razor blade to scrape it off then I would start out with Scotchbrite green pad and WD 40 if it is just light rust before going to sandpaper. Roly
I do the same on mine. For the razor blade, I use one of the 4" razor scraper you can get at any of the home supply stores. The handle gives you a little extra power when pushing through the rust and the thicker blade is less likely to snap and send shrapnel flying. Then I use a scotchbrite pad under a palm sander for final clean up. Then paste wax.
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - cputnam - 03-19-2019
Wax is not a rust protectant. Use something designed specifically as a metal rust protector. CorrosionX, Boeshield, or true synthetic motor oil. Let it sit and "bake in" for a couple days before you wipe it down - then you can wax it for an easy slide. JMO & YMWV
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - mike4244 - 03-19-2019
(03-17-2019, 06:28 PM)Cpl_Eyeball Wrote: I have been religiously applying wax to my table saw's surface until last year. Doh. I have noticed today that some spots have some surface rust on it. Should I use a very fine sandpaper to remove it or do something else?The wax you used may have caused the rust. Johnson Paste Wax is what I and most others use, does not promote rust. Car wax will cause rust.
# 3 steel wool will cut thru the rust quickly and 220 sandpaper will also work but a bit slower.
mike
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - Cian - 03-19-2019
(03-19-2019, 06:01 PM)cputnam Wrote: Wax is not a rust protectant. Use something designed specifically as a metal rust protector. CorrosionX, Boeshield, or true synthetic motor oil. Let it sit and "bake in" for a couple days before you wipe it down - then you can wax it for an easy slide. JMO & YMWV
What he said. Boeshield+Wax is your friend.
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - fredhargis - 03-20-2019
(03-19-2019, 06:01 PM)cputnam Wrote: CorrosionX, Boeshield, or true synthetic motor oil. Let it sit and "bake in" for a couple days before you wipe it down - then you can wax it for an easy slide. JMO & YMWV
Does that cause a problem with finishing? Just curious, never heard that suggested before. I know car wax will, due to the silicone content.
RE: Neglected by table saw (rust) - Bob Vaughan - 03-26-2019
I used to use a razor blade for rust but found them flimsy and the edge was short lived.
I now use this that is far more comfortable to use and more durable.
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