curlyoak Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 I found this rust under the yolk. It appears to just be on the surface. Because I am lucky to know this group of people, I'm sure there is good advice on cleaning this off. I was thinking of spray on WD-40 and wipe it off with a rag...Thanks PS. It might of been some sweat when this was assembled. 6 handed effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 It'll take more than just a rag. Start off with a green Scotchbrite pad. If that doesn't do it, then move up to some 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 WD40 and some 0000 steel wool would be my choice. i wipe the column on mine about twice a year with it, no rust yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 I keep some of this film from Lee Valley for such jobs. I've lapped rust off of hydraulic rams in hydraulic cylinders on tractor equipment, that looked a lot like that with strips cut from these sheets. It has a very tough backing. I cut strips about 2" wide, and use a shoeshine type motion. I think I bought one of each, but the yellow is plenty fine enough to finish with. You really only need two, or three different grits. You could do the same with wet-or-dry sandpaper, but this has a much tougher backing. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/sharpening/sheets-and-belts/74729-3m-aluminum-oxide-films-for-sharpening You can use it with oil like WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 WD-40 and a gold scotchbrite pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted January 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 I wish I did not have this problem. But all the advice, kindness and consideration boosts my confidence knowing that quality answers are at my fingertips due to this pleasant and willing community! Thanks You 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yeah i'd use the WD40 and scotch bright myself but you have me thinking i should chk mine LOL Hasn't moved much in the last 15 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post curlyoak Posted January 11, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 All fixed. Doing this reminds me why I like wood working much more than steel. When I was done a clean up of my hands was in order. A combination of rust and oil. Don't touch anything you will stain it. After this, sawdust on my hands puts a smile on my face. Gloves don't like me. My hands sweat profusely. Cant be a surgeon. Fixing the drill press was important. But it is a chore. Working in wood is a pleasure. It gives me oxygen! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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