Ive got a jointer recently, but it has been out in the weather, and the machined surfaces of the table are rusty. What is a good way to clean off the table surface?
Ive got a jointer recently, but it has been out in the weather, and the machined surfaces of the table are rusty. What is a good way to clean off the table surface?
Some people swear by Evaporust.
Some people like WD-40 and a Scotchbrite pad.
Some people put the Scotchbrite pad under their random orbital sander, reducing the amount of elbow grease.
But I'd search the forum. There are LOTS of threads about removing rust from machine tops.
You could start .... here.
Good luck !
I just rehabbed a table saw that had some surface rust. A bunch of razor blades and a holder is a great start.
for really rusty parts, look into 'electrolysis' or setting up a 'spooge tank'. it sounds like a big hassle, but it's not. It also gets your parts cleaner than most other methods. I made my way here from owwm.org and found a ton of helpful information on rust removal there.
David Woodruff
If you don't know where you're going, it doesn't matter how you get there.
This recent thread discusses the many options available:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=151734