rust

  1. WoodWrangler

    Removing Rust Bubbles?

    As part of the Woodmaster restore, I used a rust remover to clean it up. However, on one of the tables was some more serious rust than my "safe" rust cleaner could get. Any tips/tricks you can offer to how to remove these??
  2. T

    Griz planer disassembly? & rust removal.

    First the good news. I have started to clean up the used 20" Grizzly planer I bought, here is a pic of my start on the rust removal. Now I need some help on removing the lower rollers in the bottom table. Has anyone removed them on there 20" import planer? The are on a eccentric cam that is...
  3. J

    Aluminum Foil and Rust

    After last weeks monsoon, my jointer had a faint hint of rust on the beds. Remembering that recently I had seen a tip to use aluminum foil to remove rust, I tried it- It Worked! Just wad up the aluminum foil and use as a scrubber on the rust. Cleans as well a steel wool. After cleaning, rub the...
  4. Tarhead

    Rust Removal by Electrolysis for Tablesaw Tops (without removing the top)

    I saw this site referenced for rust removal in another group. It shows the standard soak in a tub of electrolyte solution w/battery charger method in the first half. The second half details how to use a rag soaked in solution for spot electroysis on a tablesaw top. FRETS.COM Machining I would...
    • Tarhead
    • Thread
    • electrolysis removal removing rust tablesaw top tops
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: "How To" Forum
  5. Tom Dunn

    Rust prevention

    Sad to say, my table saw lives outside. Under cover, but outside none-the-less. Rust on the table is problem, obviously. I can clean the rust, but am looking for something to protect the surface so I don't need to clean the top of either rust or rust preventative before use. Suggestions...
  6. wapitiscat

    The Inhibitor - rust prevention

    This product was mentioned in todays N&O Outdoors section as a rust inhibitor for tackle boxes. Looks like it could work in a tool cabinet or drawer in humid/unconditioned shops. Or, it could be a boondoggle. I've been throwing use silica gel packs in my tool drawers. I don't know if it helps...
  7. windknot

    excessive table rust

    I have a moisture problem in my unheated shop. When we have a cold rainy day and it warms up, I get mega moisture in my shop. This is causing bad rust problems on the beds of the jointer, tablesaw, shaper, and bandsaw. What is the best solution?
  8. ChrisMathes

    Block Plane Care (aka rust reduction)

    About a month ago, the local Woodcraft salesman talked me into buying a new Lie-Nielsen block plane. It was one of those *rare* times when I knew I was spending more money than I was *allowed*. Not sure if anyone here has ever done that with tools (haha), but I felt so guilty for buying...
  9. chris99z71

    Rust removal update

    So I got my "new" unisaw all taken apart and cleaned up. For removing the rust fromt he top/wings, I used one of these on my angle grinder: Here's a before/after: It ended up taking alot less elbow grease that I thought it would. I lubed all of the internal workings, bearing, worm gears...
  10. chris99z71

    Any words of wisdom for removing rust?

    Anybody got a good system for removing rust from a neglected table saw top. The top and cast wings have been removed and I took them to a machine shop to have them media blasted at lunch time today. It turns out that the only big, automated blasting machine that they had uses steel shot...

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