Table saw blade cleaner...?

[James Tibbetts]

What do you folks prefer/use for cleaning table saw blades? Wal-Mart had a suitable container for soaking so what to soak in?

Thanks,
Jim

[Mike Gresham]

I use WD-40. Wipe it on, let it sit for a minute, brass brush anything that is really stuck on and wipe it off.

[John Schweikert]

I use the lid to 5 gallon buckets as a basin; it fits a 10" blade perfectly. Put 1-2 cups of 50/50 mix of water and liquid washing machine detergent (not dishwasher). Just use enough needed to cover the blade. You'll see pitch and junk slide off after sitting for 5-10 minutes. 15 minute for dirtier blades. A nylon brush helps get any stubborn spots. Then I spray T9 or Bladecote.

[Cody Colston]

It's advised against by at least one blade mfg but I've always used oven cleaner...the low-odor stuff. Spray it on, let it soak 5 minutes and then brush the blade teeth with a brass-bristled brush. Rinse and dry by using high-pressure air nozzle.

[Mark Stutz]

I've soaked with household ammonia in the past. Works well. Currently using the CMT blade cleaner.

[Jeff Monson]

I use a soft bristle brush and 409 cleaner. Spray it on, let it soak a minute, light scrub and dry. Works great for me.

[Bill Ryall]

I usually use Simple Green. I have an old tupperware container I soak the blade in for a bit, then brush with a toothbrush. Really really stuck on stuff will get a gentle brushing with a brass bristled brush.

[Keith Hankins]

I use Bit-n-blade. Found that cut it the fastest and easiest. I tape a toothbrush to the side and spritz and let it set for 30 seconds then hit the build up with the toothbrush and wipe off.

[Bill White]

Simple Green. Spray, wait, brush, rinse in hot water, dry. I'm back to work.
Arm & Hammer WASHING SODA also works well. Same routine. Bio friendly too.
Bill

[Tom Walz]

Pretty much anything you want to. Brake cleaner and similar doesn't work very well, is expensive and carcinogenic but some folks use it.

Make sure you collars, flange nuts, etc are clean as well.

[ken masoumi]

Arm & Hammer WASHING SODA also works well. Same routine. Bio friendly too.
Bill

That's what I use , it works extremely well.Highly recommended.

[glenn bradley]

I know a lot of people use Simple Green and I know a lot of people even use Easy-Off. This subject comes up now and again. Although Simple Green (oddly enough Extreme Simple Green tested safe; misnamed perhaps?), Easy-Off and others have things in them that can damage the braising that holds the carbide tips on, I doubt many people clean a blade enough or use the cleaner long enough on the same blade to make this an issue. My nature being what it is, I use L.A. Awesome from the 99cent store. It tested safe, is dirt cheap and works great but, there are other products that are safe and work well too.

[Cary Falk]

CMT blade and bit cleaner

[Walter Plummer]

We use this cleaner. http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/spr...l#.VZ72L_nxTF0. Wear a respirator it will clean out your sinus also. LOL. Takes anything off including logos, labels, etc.

[Bruce Wrenn]

LA's Awesome from Dollar Tree and lid from 5 gallon bucket. Two lids actually, one to soak, and other to cover to prevent drying out. Brass or nylon brush. Rinse clean with water. then dry. A shot of WD-40 will help keep rust at bay.