rvallen224 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hello, I'm currently working on dovetailing 12 drawer boxes, eight will be roll out trays for my new kitchen cabinets. The boxes range in height from 4 1/4" up to 10 1/4". I'm using 1/2" baltic birch ply and have cut components for 5 complete boxes (20 joints). As I progress, I'm getting some tearout now on the inside face, and the bit is black with residue. I've been scraping what I can off the bit with a knife, but I'm sure there must be a better way! Would you please advise on how to clean this pitch type residue off the bit - without taking it out of the router. I've finally got the depth right and can't bear to try and redo this. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I use a brass brush. Works very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvallen224 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I use a brass brush. Works very well. Thanks! I'll do that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryangel69 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 There is a cleaner for that. You can get it from Rockler and other retailers. I suspect its nothing more than a citric acid cleaner that Goo Gone. I have not compared them though. Marc has a video on the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 The catch is that he doesn't want to remove the bit from the collet since he has it set perfectly for his project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryangel69 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 oh yeah missed that sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I might try Goo Gone or another cleaner, brushed on with an acid brush, holding the router motor up so it doesn't drip into the router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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