Thread: Cleaning rust off a cast iron machine table

Hi all,

I am refurbishing a vertical bandsaw. The cast iron table is in good condition but orange with rust. What is the best way to get it near new condition again but without removing too much material?

I thought gentle abrasion with scotchbrite pads vs phosphoric acid but will the phosphoric acid etch into the surface and do some damage?

Ignore the parts in the pic, it's just to show the table.

TIA!

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