If you do sandblast be very careful that you don't get any abrasive in
the trunion bearings.
Phil
Wilson Lamb wrote:
> Steel wool, wire brushes. Tool places sell all sorts of small wire brushes
> that would get in the corners.
> If you take it outdoors, you can sandblast them.
> Wilson
> "The Mays" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Just inherited a Delta contractors saw and it needs a lot of work. I have
>>gotten lots of tips here on how to remove rust and protect the table but I
>>wonder how to remove rust from slots?
>>
>>TIA
>>Bob
>>
>>
>
>
>
Bob wrote:
Group: rec.woodworking Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2003, 5:44am (EDT-1) From:
[email protected] (The=A0Mays)
Just inherited a Delta contractors saw and it needs a lot of work. I
have gotten lots of tips here on how to remove rust and protect the
table but I wonder how to remove rust from slots?
TIA
Bob
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What happened to good old "elbow grease"? Just take a rectangular stick,
some abrasive paper, perhaps a little oil and go to it. You could have
the job done in a little more time than it took to write your post and
read the responses. Peace ~Sir Edgar.
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I'll go a piece of wood say 6x6x3/4 ", some oil and some pumice. Lap by
running the stick up and down the oil and pumiced groove until smooth.
NB - Smooth rust is equal to smooth bright metal in all but cosmetics....
"Sir Edgar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Bob wrote:
Group: rec.woodworking Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2003, 5:44am (EDT-1) From:
[email protected] (The Mays)
Just inherited a Delta contractors saw and it needs a lot of work. I
have gotten lots of tips here on how to remove rust and protect the
table but I wonder how to remove rust from slots?
TIA
Bob
******************************************************
What happened to good old "elbow grease"? Just take a rectangular stick,
some abrasive paper, perhaps a little oil and go to it. You could have
the job done in a little more time than it took to write your post and
read the responses. Peace ~Sir Edgar.
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"The Mays" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have
> gotten lots of tips here on how to remove rust and protect the table but I
> wonder how to remove rust from slots?
Keep feeding in quarters.
-- Erenie
Sand blasting a machined surface (particularly one that you want things to
slide in) is a very bad idea. WD-40 and steel wool will do just fine.
"PC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If you do sandblast be very careful that you don't get any abrasive in
> the trunion bearings.
>
> Phil
>
> Wilson Lamb wrote:
> > Steel wool, wire brushes. Tool places sell all sorts of small wire
brushes
> > that would get in the corners.
> > If you take it outdoors, you can sandblast them.
> > Wilson
> > "The Mays" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Just inherited a Delta contractors saw and it needs a lot of work. I
have
> >>gotten lots of tips here on how to remove rust and protect the table but
I
> >>wonder how to remove rust from slots?
> >>
> >>TIA
> >>Bob
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
CW wrote:
>Sand blasting a machined surface (particularly one that you want things to
>slide in) is a very bad idea. WD-40 and steel wool will do just fine.
While I'll agree with you it's for a different reason.
There are different grades and grits of sand blasting media
and a glass bead does little to harm the *trueness* of the
surface. The problem I have is it has a tendency to make
the surface way more shiny than it should, opens every
little pit and generally looks goofy when you're done. It's
way better than naval jelly though. Never use naval jelly
unless you're a putz and don't care.
Table slots can be cleaned with a Scotch Bright pad and some
lubricant. I like the brown pads. These are usually sold
for more industrial applications like cleaning restaurant
griddles.
The maroon wheels with the 1/4" mandrel sold in most any
DIY/hardware store are pretty much indispensable. There's a
*pitcher* of my set up here.
http://www.owwm.com/FAQ/Restoration.asp
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