Thread: How do i handle rust on my table saw ?

SilverGlide available from Carpeltec.

Apply it with steel wool if the surface is rusty.

Al

Originally Posted by ozwinner

SilverGlide available from Carpeltec.

Apply it with steel wool if the surface is rusty.

Al

And keep it off your timber coz the glue won't stick

Originally Posted by Big Shed

And keep it off your timber coz the glue won't stick

Yeah that too, but I have been using Silverglide for ages, and that was the first non stick I have ever had.

Al

Get some abrasive pads, the green "scotch brite" ones or equivilent. Scrub the rust stains off, then hit it silverglide on a lint free cloth, the polish with a clean cloth. After that to help minimise rust returning, I have placed a single sheet over my table. I live within 1 km of the Tasman Sea and have a good clean table.

Thanks guys...i'll give it a try.

I have been using a first treatment of teflon spray then generous amounts of paste wax on cast iron tables.

During the week a couple of drops of condensation from the roof dropped on the jointer top producing some nice orange spots *#!!?

I have a similar problem with my table saw, as I'm still in the process of setting up my workshop and all of my big stuff is still in storage at my brothers place.
Somebody told me to use Camelia Oil which I have purchased from Carba-Tec but haven't got around to doing it yet so I can't tell you yet how it worked.
Cheers
Max

I have been using Lanotec for years on all my tools & machines.

Ross

Up here in the rainforest the only thing that stops my machinery from rusting is engine oil wiped on with a foam pad.

Originally Posted by rsser

I have been using a first treatment of teflon spray then generous amounts of paste wax on cast iron tables.

During the week a couple of drops of condensation from the roof dropped on the jointer top producing some nice orange spots *#!!?

Hasnt Teflon spray got silicon in it, in which case it will affect your finishes?

Al

Al, Teflon spray has got Teflon in it and that can compromise acrylic finishes, which I never use.

You're right to be concerned about silicone which compromises a wider range of finishes apparently.

Thanks everyone. Im starting on it now.

I have no real idea if the saw is a good one (single phase) but its 2001 model & has only been used off & on for pine pallet repair. It seems to run well with plenty of power as ive tried it on some hardwood.

The plastic guard is cracked so i will replace that. Is it a decent saw for $700 ??

I've used this method a few times with good results to clean the rust off only.

Spray it with WD40 then start sanding with P150 grit. It creates a a rust slurry which you then wipe off with a clean rag. Repeat as necessary. This stops the rust dusting up as you go along. You end up with a nice smooth and clean surface.

I use my old random orbital sander to do this. You'll waste a few discs but its an easy way to do it.

After I've done that, I put on the silverglide.

Originally Posted by boban

I've used this method a few times ...

You let your Unisaw rust