Joe Hollis
11-11-2014, 3:17 PM
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Hello,
I just bought a used 6" Ridgid jointer that has some surface rust on the table and fence. What's the best method for removing this while minimizing the ground finish of those castings?
My tentative plan is to use progressively courser W/D paper on a very flat block, sprinkling the tables with some mineral oil, then clean the whole thing up with a cloth soaked moderately with lacquer thinner to remove any oil residue.
I read that Barkeeper's Friend powdered cleaner may work, but I'm reluctant to use that on the ground tables.
I'm grateful for any advice; I've included some photos of the jointer. It's the first jointer I've ever owned and I look forward to tuning it up as best as I can until I win the lottery and buy a 12" Northfield...:D
Thanks,
Joe
Hello,
I just bought a used 6" Ridgid jointer that has some surface rust on the table and fence. What's the best method for removing this while minimizing the ground finish of those castings?
My tentative plan is to use progressively courser W/D paper on a very flat block, sprinkling the tables with some mineral oil, then clean the whole thing up with a cloth soaked moderately with lacquer thinner to remove any oil residue.
I read that Barkeeper's Friend powdered cleaner may work, but I'm reluctant to use that on the ground tables.
I'm grateful for any advice; I've included some photos of the jointer. It's the first jointer I've ever owned and I look forward to tuning it up as best as I can until I win the lottery and buy a 12" Northfield...:D
Thanks,
Joe