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   billyg83440 | Jul 07, 2003 06:37pm | #1

   I asked just this very question over at Breaktime recently.

   http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&msg=30995.1

   Some real good ideas. Maybe it'll help

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   MarkC | Jul 07, 2003 06:55pm | #2

   Thanks Billy. 

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   DavidP52 | Jul 07, 2003 07:04pm | #3

   The 3M abrasive fiber pads on electric drill are great for machine tops and rulers.

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   mrles | Jul 08, 2003 08:14am | #4

   I recently cleaned up an old Delta TS that was in pretty bad shape. Forrest Girl and someone else suggested an orbital sander with 220 grit and WD-40 as a vehicle to float off the rust. I used my pad sander with great results sand and wipe, sand and wipe, it didn't take long at all. Someone posted that I would see the original grind marks appear as I cleaned It. I had my doubts about this, I was wrong I am able to see the original grind marks. Like Gomer Pyle would say "Suprise! Suprise! "

   Gods Peace

   les

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   scattergun | Jul 09, 2003 07:10am | #5

   I've had good success using a galvanized wash tub of water and 12 volt battery charger. Just suspend the tool in the water from a non-conductor, e.g. a rope, so the tool doesn't touch the tub. Negative to tool, positive to the tub, cook overnight. Morning will find the ugliest pile of red foam you've ever seen, but the vast majority of the rust will be off your tool.

   You'll still have to deal with the ugly surface you've uncovered, but you'll be leaving out a whole lot of buffing, sanding, whatever.

   It's safe--only 12 volts. Of course, keep the charger well away form the tub. duh :)

   Butch

   Lumber Reduction Center