I'm assuming you have a cast iron table surface. Spray the surface
liberally with WD-40 and let it sit for a few minutes, longer if the rust is
particularly bad. Take a green scotch-brite pad and either by hand or on a
hook-and-loop orbital sander rub the surface to remove the rust and polish
the top. I've done this several times and never had a problem getting light
oxidation off of my tools.
After that, I use a product called TopCote by Bostik
(http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=1&page=40952&category
=1,43415,43440) watch the wrap on the URL.
This seals and lubricates the surface very well.
Mike
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"Jim H" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Someone help a Rookie
>
>
> I just bought a three year old Delta table saw which I really love, but
the
> surface on the table is not really smooth and slick. There is maybe some
> very light oxidation or something on it. What is the best way to smooth it
> and what should I put on it to slick it up?
>
> Thanks Jim H
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