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30th May 2014, 03:43 PM #1
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Drill press cleaning and protection
Hey all. So i was given this GMC drill press from a friend. It has been unused for many years but operates great. I want to clean up all the surface rust and protect it from future corrosion. Any tips on what products I should buy?
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30th May 2014, 07:07 PM #2
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You could use sandpaper and steel wool to clean it up. Even crc. I wouldn't bother too much I have n el cheapo ryobi and it gets used when I need it and left in the corner when I don't.
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30th May 2014, 07:57 PM #3
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Those green nylon scouring pads are pretty good for the purpose.
Also you'll need lots of elbow grease.
For protection afterwards, I use SilverGlide,
( http://www.carbatec.com.au/silverglide-dry-slip_c19708 ),
or wax on the table and regular applications of Camellia oil,
( http://www.carbatec.com.au/camellia-oil_c6250 ),
on the chuck, quill and post.
Sorry, I couldn't find a link to Carbatec's elbow grease.
... Steve
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31st May 2014, 05:01 PM #4
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Originally Posted by Wrongwayfirst
Thanks for the suggestions! ended up using those green scouring pads from super cheap auto, a can of degreaser and some spray on lubricant that worked quite well. image album below Originally Posted by Hermit
http://imgur.com/a/rpy37
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31st May 2014, 08:55 PM #5
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Came up great well done, great photo quality too!
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31st May 2014, 11:02 PM #6
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Totally agree! Nice photography!
Cheers,
Joe
9"thicknesser/planer, 12" bench saw, 2Hp Dusty, 5/8" Drill press, 10" Makita drop saw, 2Hp Makita outer, the usual power tools and carpentry hand tools...
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9th June 2014, 11:21 PM #7
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very nice you can do mine next please
regards Michaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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18th June 2014, 08:22 PM #8
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Wow, you really did a great job cleaning that thing up.
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18th June 2014, 09:21 PM #9
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