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1. 
   roc | Jan 13, 2012 05:03am | #1

   I once cleaned an entire MG with the stuff

   Not the engine internals.  I can't be around  Simple Green now ; messes with my lungs.

   Citrus cleaner is better and doesn't mess up my lungs.  Been using it for more than ten years now.

   http://www.amazon.com/Zep-Commercial-Citrus-Cleaner-Degreaser/dp/B0063L048I/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1326447997&sr=8-8

   That's a rip off from Amazon.  I just showed that one because it was easy to find.  Local Home Depot is way cheeper. (no shipping)

   Works on regular blades with pitch on them like from purple heart wood.

   Look at your carbides with magnification.  Are they pitted or discolored ?  Is the silver that holds them on attacked ?  Sounds like if you have not had problems by now then you won't.

   Wear a full face shield around carbides ; even when factory new they can fracture and kill you.

   http://www.amazon.com/MSA-Safety-Works-817893-Adjustable/dp/B00009363F/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1326448489&sr=8-4

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   JerryPacMan | Jan 13, 2012 08:15am | #2

   Freud did some tests and found that it is not good for blades.  Below is a link with pictures.  I use CMT blade cleaner and find that it works very well quickly.

   http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?81102-Carbide-and-Lye-(Oven-Cleaner)-Problems&p=821475#post821475

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   blopar | Jan 13, 2012 08:49am | #3

   soak or not?

   Do you soak your blades or bits for a determinate time or just spray and brush?

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   JerryPacMan | Jan 13, 2012 10:43am | #4

   I spray on the blade and let it work for no more than 5 minutes.

   http://www.amazon.com/CMT-Formula-2050-Blade-Cleaner/product-reviews/B0006G83W0/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

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   HowardAcheson | Jan 14, 2012 11:56am | #6

   The manufacturer of Simple Green specifically recommends NOT using their standard product on carbide tooling.  They have product intended for cleaning metal which they say will work fine.

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   JerryPacMan | Jan 14, 2012 01:06pm | #7

   I haved tried Extreme Simple Green.  I like the CMT blade cleaner better, it is fast and effective.   

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   BruceS | Jan 14, 2012 03:38pm | #8

   New twist !

   That is a new twist on Simple Green,  thanks.

   A soaking in lacquer thinner works if you enjoy a Buzz.  But I set it outside to soak in a pizza pan.

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   Rob_Sp | Jan 13, 2012 08:38pm | #5

   Simple green

   I have been using 409 for many years and it works well. About a 1 or 2 minute soak in a shallow container and the soap and crud can be wiped off with a paper towel. It will corrode the steel body however if left for long periods as in overnight.