My saw top got rusty due to my dehumidifer being placed too close to it. I moved that, but want to know what to do about the table top. I don't want to run wood threw it and get it all rust stained.
2007-07-13 05:53:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use 0000 steel wool with a light oil (WD40 will work). When all the rust is removed clean the tabletop with carb cleaner, then use a good quality furniture paste wax. My wife suggests using Taco Bell (or similar) hot sauce right out of the packets. Let it sit a bit, agitate with steel wool and rinse. Dry thouroughly and proceed with the wax.
2007-07-13 18:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by biggestmoose1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh my goodness! Some of these answers will surely ruin your table! If it is glossy wood, DO NOT use heat. Heat or even water may damage your finish, leave it with a wrinkled appearance or white color. The ice is probably not too bad though, as long as you put a solid ice cube on the wax, and clean up the moisture with a soft cloth right away....BUT PLEASE don't use a knife to scrape! Use nothing stiffer than a finger nail, and not even that in a scraping manner. After you chill the was, try PUSHING it sideways not scraping under it. Then use a furniture polish that dissolves and restores (often says "cleans and shines") a polish with wax in it would be best for this purpose. Keep spraying some on and rubbing, not rubbing extremely hard, just moderately, and spray and rub repeatedly. Eventually the surface should be restored......and be careful in the future!
2016-04-01 02:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll go with the last two answers, either method will do. However I'm not keen on the oil idea, yes it will inhibit rust but you would have to remove all of the oil before using the saw to ensure you don't leave traces for the finish coats to find.
2007-07-13 11:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Carpenter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some rust remover or WD-40 and use a plastic scrubber to rub it into the rust. Wipe it clean with paper towels and repeat until it is gone.
2007-07-13 06:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by charlie_the_carpenter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume you are talking about the table top get some steel wool and wd40 spray the surface with it and start scrubbing it'll take a little elbow grease but will give you the best results.
2007-07-13 06:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Richard E 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use regular motor oil and the finest grit sandpaper you can find. Pour the oil on the surface and sand the rust off.
2007-07-13 06:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a block of wood and affix some fine wet and dry paper to it (180 - 200 would be OK).
Run the saw and place the block against each side of the saw and hey presto it will clean off the rust.
Good Luck
2007-07-13 05:59:26 · answer #7 · answered by Rick J 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I agree with emgeealex except that I would recommend using #300 steel wool rather than sandpaper.
2007-07-13 08:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Tom S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to cut a lemon and rub the lemon on the rust. Then you try a damp soft cloth with some baking soda on it to see if you can cleen it up.
2007-07-13 05:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by kadnil 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can use a fine steel wool and then automotive wax to protect and make the wood slide easier.
2007-07-13 06:28:01 · answer #10 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋