Restoring a jeweler’s saw

[Mike Davis]

How best to clean this?

 

[Graywolf]

Elbow Grease

 

[McRabbet]

If you want to retain the patina, I'd just use elbow grease as Richard suggested with some WD-40 or some CRC 3-36 (here's an Amazon link) on a terry cloth rag. If you're less concerned about the patina, 0000 steel wool.

 

[LeftyTom]

Evaporust. let it soak for 24 hours.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Have you tried these before?

Set of Three Sandflex Abraser Blocks

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop is full line distributor of woodworking tools and supplies from respected companies like Klingspor Abrasives.

www.woodworkingshop.com

 

[Mike Davis]

Have you tried these before?

Set of Three Sandflex Abraser Blocks

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop is full line distributor of woodworking tools and supplies from respected companies like Klingspor Abrasives.

www.woodworkingshop.com

Yes, I have all of those and some old machinists rods of finer version of the same stuff.

 

[Chris C]

EvapoRust

 

[frankc4113]

Doesn't even look too bad right now. Just needs a little cleanup.Let the whole thing soak in apple cider vinegar a couple of hours. Then use a soft brass wire wheel on it. Finish up with a light coat of oil and voila! Brand New.

 

[Mike Davis]

good enough, oil and Scotch Bright pad. Every part is hand stamped 68...

 

[Graywolf]

It cleaned up real nice.

 

[Mike Davis]

It cleaned up real nice.

I didn’t want to overdo it. I think it looks nice but still very old.

 

[Michael Mathews]

good job! I agree with you choice of cleanup. Looks great!