Question:
How do you remove rust from a cast iron surface?
Submitted by William M.
Answer:
I wet sand the surface using WD 40, JB 80 or other rust remover as a lubricant and 400-grit wet/dry sandpaper wrapped on a block of wood as an abrasive. If there’s LOTS of rust and the removal is painfully slow you can also use a more aggressive Scotch Brite pad. I stick with hand sanding and elbow grease. This process will remove surface rust pretty quickly. Once the sanding is done, remove the residue with mineral spirits. Prevent future rust by sealing the top with wax or a similar tool-specific sealer.
Check out this video that covers the topic: Cleaning a Rusty Table
George
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I removed some rust on a planer bench using coke (Yes the soft drink) and it worked perfectly. Give it a trial.
Thank you for all the great advice. I recently bought a new Rigid hybrid table saw. In just two days after setup, the top showed rust. I cleaned it and applied paste wax. No more rust in a couple of weeks. However, I'm left wondering about the rest of the cast iron such as the sides and bottom? Also, if the top showed rust so quickly after taking it out of the box, should I worry or is this completely normal?
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Since we are addressing questions not pertaining to the blog theme I also have a question/request. Purchased the multiple DVD set including Woodworking shops and tricks. Frustrating for a beginner that some of the discs have attached PDF with spec but one that has great shop ideas does not. In the disc 'Shop solutions' George clues together the feed cabinet plywood using shop made box type holders. Any chance of finding specs for making that? Really would live to add that to my shop. Thanks.
hi well i know this is not the right place to put my question but i have looked all over your sight to try and ask you a question so i guess i will try here.I am new to scroll sawing and waiting for my first scroll saw.I am going to buy it from sears craftsman is that a good saw saw to learn on .