How-To
Quick Tip: Remove Pitch from Blades and Bits
Jan 29, 2009
To remove built-up pitch on sawblades and router bits, I use a kitchen cleaning product, Dawn Power Dissolver. This product, available at most grocery stores, is designed to remove baked-on grease from dishes. But it also easily dissolves the pitch on cutting tools. Light buildup dissolves almost immediately; heavier deposits might require a 30-minute soaking. An abrasive pad or stiff brush will help with the removal.
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