Hey guys, I recently inherited quite a number of woodworking tools.
Unfortuneately, I forgot that I had a number of new blades (circular,
table-saw, etc.) that were left in a leaky truck box. When I came
across them the other day, they were soaked in their retail packaging.
They appear to have mostly surface rust. I sprayed some of them with
WD-40 to see if the rust would come off easily. It didn't really help.
In your opinion, are the blades still good? If so, can you suggest a
way to clean them up?
I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks.
HUH? Oven cleaner for rust?
Not that surface rust is pretty, but it won't make a bit of difference to a
blade which cuts with carbide teeth as long as it's slicked up a bit. Wax
and a rough cloth.
"Prometheus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 18 Oct 2004 19:05:15 -0700, [email protected] (Chillee B)
> wrote:
>
> >Hey guys, I recently inherited quite a number of woodworking tools.
> >Unfortuneately, I forgot that I had a number of new blades (circular,
> >table-saw, etc.) that were left in a leaky truck box. When I came
> >across them the other day, they were soaked in their retail packaging.
> >They appear to have mostly surface rust. I sprayed some of them with
> >WD-40 to see if the rust would come off easily. It didn't really help.
> >In your opinion, are the blades still good? If so, can you suggest a
> >way to clean them up?
>
> Oven cleaner and scotch-brite. Wear some gloves and a face mask.
>
> >I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks.
>
On 18 Oct 2004 19:05:15 -0700, [email protected] (Chillee B)
wrote:
>Hey guys, I recently inherited quite a number of woodworking tools.
>Unfortuneately, I forgot that I had a number of new blades (circular,
>table-saw, etc.) that were left in a leaky truck box. When I came
>across them the other day, they were soaked in their retail packaging.
>They appear to have mostly surface rust. I sprayed some of them with
>WD-40 to see if the rust would come off easily. It didn't really help.
>In your opinion, are the blades still good? If so, can you suggest a
>way to clean them up?
>I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks.
Some years ago, I inherited some very rusty TS blades from my Dad, I
just put them in the saw and sawed several feet of scrap wood. That
actually cleaned them up pretty well, and the rust had made difference
to their cutting ability. It did leave rusty stains on the first
couple of feet of wood.
Barry Lennox
Steel wire brush wheel on a drill or grinder.
"Chillee B" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey guys, I recently inherited quite a number of woodworking tools.
> Unfortuneately, I forgot that I had a number of new blades (circular,
> table-saw, etc.) that were left in a leaky truck box. When I came
> across them the other day, they were soaked in their retail packaging.
> They appear to have mostly surface rust. I sprayed some of them with
> WD-40 to see if the rust would come off easily. It didn't really help.
> In your opinion, are the blades still good? If so, can you suggest a
> way to clean them up?
> I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks.
On 18 Oct 2004 19:05:15 -0700, [email protected] (Chillee B)
wrote:
>Hey guys, I recently inherited quite a number of woodworking tools.
>Unfortuneately, I forgot that I had a number of new blades (circular,
>table-saw, etc.) that were left in a leaky truck box. When I came
>across them the other day, they were soaked in their retail packaging.
>They appear to have mostly surface rust. I sprayed some of them with
>WD-40 to see if the rust would come off easily. It didn't really help.
>In your opinion, are the blades still good? If so, can you suggest a
>way to clean them up?
Oven cleaner and scotch-brite. Wear some gloves and a face mask.
>I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks.
Turn on your 5 hp air compressor. Insert blades in you bead blasting
cabinet and clean away. Carbide might get duller than it already is.
Or send to the saw sharpening shop who will clean them up before they
sharpen the carbide.
[email protected] (Chillee B) wrote:
>Hey guys, I recently inherited quite a number of woodworking tools.
>Unfortuneately, I forgot that I had a number of new blades (circular,
>table-saw, etc.) that were left in a leaky truck box. When I came
>across them the other day, they were soaked in their retail packaging.
>They appear to have mostly surface rust. I sprayed some of them with
>WD-40 to see if the rust would come off easily. It didn't really help.
>In your opinion, are the blades still good? If so, can you suggest a
>way to clean them up?
>I appreciate any info that you can provide. Thanks.
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 22:16:14 -0500, "Rob Mills" <[email protected]>
vaguely proposed a theory
......and in reply I say!:
remove ns from my header address to reply via email
>The Oct. issue of American Woodworker gives details on removing rust by
>electrolysis
Or
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/andyspatch/rust.htm
http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tech/Electrolysis.htm
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On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 22:16:14 -0500, "Rob Mills" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>The Oct. issue of American Woodworker gives details on removing rust by
>electrolysis using an automotive battery charger. I have heard of this
>method for years but have never tried it. It sure wouldn't take much of an
>investment. RM ~
>
works great too....