Comments on: Ask WWGOA: Removing Rust from Cast Iron

By: Andre Marcil

Andre Marcil — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:00:08 +0000

I removed some rust on a planer bench using coke (Yes the soft drink) and it worked perfectly. Give it a trial.

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:59:59 +0000

Hello. What you are seeing is pretty common and it is tough to prevent if the environment is prone to high humidity. The best solution that I have found is to cover with a breathable cover when the machine is not in use. When I was in a high humidity shop I had terrible rust problems, and when I covered my tools with these covers the problem went away: https://amzn.to/2EC58px
Thanks
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America

By: mikevpgood

mikevpgood — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:20:06 +0000

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?

By: Phi Graf

Phi Graf — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:38:48 +0000

In reply to Customer Service. Aren't you overlooking the fact that WD40 is "Water Displacement" and wax simply seals in moisture? The best product I've ever used is the one that is recommended by Woodworkers Guild, and that is the TopSaver kit, which aggressively attacks rust, and leaves a slick, better-than-wax finish. It's all I use and is available on this website by searching for Top Saver.

By: Anjali

Anjali — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 01:58:52 +0000

How best to remove crust from a crusty (burnt oil) iron frypan and wok? I wanted to use a steel wire drill attachment to sand it of but feared I may ruin the flat surface. Gouges & depression would be worse as more oil & wood will burn in them.

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:47:07 +0000

In reply to Lester.

Hi Lester. If it has rust on it, I’d suggest using WD40 and 0000 steel wool. Spray the saw’s top with WD40, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub with steel wool. If the rust is heavy you might have to do this 2-3 times. Then apply Bostik GlideCote, and buff with a soft cloth.
http://www.amazon.com/Glidecote-V207501-Woodworking-Aerosol-Lubricant/dp/B00ODZM7SG
Thanks
Paul-WWGOA

By: Lester

Lester — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 01:56:01 +0000

I purchased a new table saw and want to clean and lubricate the cast iron top. What are your recommendations? I would also like to know the name of the dry lubricant that you use.

By: James

James — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:55:27 +0000

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.

By: wanderin2

wanderin2 — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:14:25 +0000

In reply to john. My first scroll saw was a craftsman and it was OK. Then I went to a woodworking show and had the chance to operate a RBI Hawk and bought it on the spot. It was that much easier to cut with. I am still using it 20+ years later. This is not a commercial for Hawk as there are other high quality saws, but it does make a difference. My wife did not like to use the craftsman as it was hard for her, but she uses the Hawk almost as much as I do. It will cost you more, but will last a lifetime. As with most tools, quality cost more.

By: WWGOA Team

WWGOA Team — Mon, 23 May 2016 17:20:28 +0000

In reply to john. Sorry, but I don't have experience with recent Craftsman scroll saws. I have a Dewalt and I love it