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A question for woodturners
Posted by:
Kevin Bergeron
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Date: July 16, 2009 07:45PM
Hello Gentlemen, just wondering what you guys use to keep your lathe in good condition. Is there type of oil you apply on the metal parts to keep them clean of rust or corrosion. I notice a little corrosion forming on the lathe bed since it is in my garage. Any other tips for keeping up the lathe and tools is appreciated. Re: A question for woodturners
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: July 16, 2009 08:29PM
I use BreakFree to wipe down my lathe bed (steel) with. If you bed is cast iron, however, it really won't require much of anything. A light rust may form but it won't get much worse than that.
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Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: July 16, 2009 09:59PM
Kevin,
I spray down, and then do a light wipe with wd-40 ater each use. WD-40 was originally desinged to repel moisture and it works quite well. Roger Re: A question for woodturners
Posted by:
William Blake
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Date: July 17, 2009 01:20AM
I rub down the ways with a block of beeswax, it stops rust and lubricates the banjo, spilled glue and finish pops off with a dull chisel. Re: A question for woodturners
Posted by:
David Rogers
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Date: July 17, 2009 07:59PM
I clean mine up with WD-40 and then use Turtle Paste Wax on the bedways. That keeps any epoxy/superglue/sanding sealer/ etc from permanently bonding. The banjo slides great on it and it really protects it just like a car's paint in the elements. I use the paste on my table saw, jointer, and bandsaw tables as well. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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