Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the TS top
with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real mess..lol
mac
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On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:19:07 -0800 (PST), Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Mar 1, 5:00 pm, mac davis <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the TS top
>> with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
>>
>> It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
>>
>> OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
>> Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>>
>> I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real mess..lol
>>
>> mac
>>
>> Please remove splinters before emailing
>
>Who is the manufacturer of Topcoat? Googling provides coats and nail
>polish but nothing that strikes me as something I want to put on my
>saw table...
Empire...
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4948
mac
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"mac davis" wrote:
> OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
> Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
Two choices:
1) Start with a 1/2"-5/8" thick board about 6"-8" long.
Attach a piece of double back tape, then a piece of emery paper.
Apply WD-40 and elbow grease, then wipe slot with paper towel.
2) Recently picked up a brass wire brush, designed to clean a cast iron
grill skillet, at Smart & Final(Restaurant supply house in SoCal) that is
about 1/2" wide x 4"-5" long with a wood handle.
Apply WD-40 and elbow grease, then wipe slot with paper towel.
Would do a super job based on my experience with the cast iron skillet.
Have fun.
Lew
On Mar 1, 5:00 pm, mac davis <[email protected]> wrote:
> Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the TS top
> with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
>
> It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
>
> OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
> Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>
> I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real mess..lol
>
> mac
>
> Please remove splinters before emailing
Who is the manufacturer of Topcoat? Googling provides coats and nail
polish but nothing that strikes me as something I want to put on my
saw table...
"mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the
> TS top
> with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
>
> It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
>
Pretty much what I do. I set the ROS on top of the Scotch Brite and get
after it.
> OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
> Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>
> I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real
> mess..lol
>
How about a thin wire brush for the slots. Push come to shove use a tooth
brush after letting the solvent soak for a few minutes. WD-40 will leave a
refreshing taste in your mouth. ;~)
On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:18:25 GMT, "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>How about a thin wire brush for the slots. Push come to shove use a tooth
>brush after letting the solvent soak for a few minutes. WD-40 will leave a
>refreshing taste in your mouth. ;~)
>
Yeah, I was hoping for a low-labor solution, but I'll grab the brushes and go
for it..
A few years ago my wife wanted a set of brass/aluminum/steel brushes from Harbor
Freight so I got a box of 'em..
Never thought I'd have a rust problem in the friggin' desert..
mac
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On Mar 1, 5:13=A0pm, "Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "mac davis" wrote:
> > OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
> > Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>
> Two choices:
>
> 1) Start with a 1/2"-5/8" thick board about 6"-8" long.
>
> Attach a piece of double back tape, then a piece of emery paper.
>
> Apply WD-40 and elbow grease, then wipe slot with paper towel.
>
> 2) Recently picked up a brass wire brush, designed to clean a cast iron
> grill skillet, at Smart & Final(Restaurant supply house in SoCal) that is
> about 1/2" wide x 4"-5" long with a wood handle.
>
> Apply WD-40 and elbow grease, then wipe slot with paper towel.
>
> Would do a super job based on my experience with the cast iron skillet.
>
> Have fun.
>
> Lew
Have you tried a rust eraser?
You can get them at rockler and maybe other woodworking store.
I use them to remove rust on anything metal
You can cut then to fit in the mitre slot . The come in fine, me and
corase texture.
Randy
http://nokeswoodworks.com
On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:35:41 -0800 (PST), randyswoodshoop <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Have you tried a rust eraser?
>You can get them at rockler and maybe other woodworking store.
>I use them to remove rust on anything metal
>You can cut then to fit in the mitre slot . The come in fine, me and
>corase texture.
>
>Randy
>http://nokeswoodworks.com
damn, Randy, I have one on my bench!
I feel dumber than usual, now..
mac
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On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:49:03 -0800, "Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>"randyswoodshoop" wrote:
>
>>Have you tried a rust eraser?
>
>Sounds like it has some HCL in it which while getting rid of the rust, may
>be a tad aggressive.
>
>Does the cleaned surface have to be neutralized after use?
>
>
>Lew
>
Nope.. pretty much a small sanding sponge, but instead of being coated with
abrasive, it's MADE of it..
mac
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Cut down a scotchbrite pad and attach it a piece of wood small enough for
the slot, with something one top to grab hold onto. Or a fine flap wheel
with a Dremel.
--
Mike
Watch for the bounce.
If ya didn't see it, ya didn't feel it.
If ya see it, it didn't go off.
Old Air Force Munitions Saying
IYAAYAS
"mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the
> TS top
> with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
>
> It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
>
> OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
> Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>
> I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real
> mess..lol
>
>
> mac
>
> Please remove splinters before emailing
Lew Hodgett wrote:
> "randyswoodshoop" wrote:
>
>>Have you tried a rust eraser?
>
> Sounds like it has some HCL in it which while getting rid of the rust, may
> be a tad aggressive.
>
> Does the cleaned surface have to be neutralized after use?
>
>
> Lew
>
>
Just like it sounds--a rectangular chunk of rubbery material filled
with silicon carbide particles. Like solid sandpaper.
--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA
I get my exercise acting as a
pallbearer to my friends who exercise.
--Chauncey Depew
Jeff wrote:
> On Mar 1, 5:00 pm, mac davis <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the TS top
>> with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
>>
>> It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
>>
>> OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
>> Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>>
>> I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real mess..lol
>>
>> mac
>>
>> Please remove splinters before emailing
>
> Who is the manufacturer of Topcoat? Googling provides coats and nail
> polish but nothing that strikes me as something I want to put on my
> saw table...
Try looking for TopCote
On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:00:12 -0800, mac davis
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Ok.. followed the excellent and argued over instructions here and did the TS top
>with my pad sander and Scotchbbrite pads..
>
>It looks pretty good now and has 3 layers of Topcoat on it..
>
>OTOH, the miter slots still have rust in them..
>Any tips/tricks before I try reinventing the wheel?
>
>I tried using PSA paper on my cutoff sled runners and that was a real mess..lol
Whatever you do, DO NOT run your fingers down the miter slot to clean
out dust or swarf. Especially don't do it twice. DAMHIKT.
--
LRod
Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
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