Remove Rust from Tool Tables with WD-40, Scotch-Brite, and Sandpaper
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When it comes to cast iron surfaces like that on a band saw table, water is the main enemy. During my recent move, my band saw was stored at a storage facility. That unit had a water leak apparently and dripped on my band saw table for months. The table was heavily rusted and actually pitted in some areas. With the use of WD-40, 3M Scotch-Brite pads, sandpaper, and some Bostik GlideCote, the table is brand new! It is amazing how easily WD-40 penetrates rust and begins to ungrip the hold rust has on the table. This is truly the easiest way to restore rusty tables.
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Hi J, I used your video to bring the new-to-me table saw back to life from neglect. I got amazing results just like you showed here. I recently bought another tool which could use the same treatment but I had forgotten which UA-cam video I used last time. Took me a while but I found it. Thanks again, and now I'm subscribed.
At first I thought that was a wooden table lol. Well done, thanks for the help brother :)
Tried this same method (without the sand paper, yet) prior to seeing this and it worked great on my old 113 table saw. WD40 works excellent.
Awesome!! I must say I have watched umpteen videos on this topic and you have used the least amount of product AND applicators and best results!!! You win in my book!!!💪💯. THANK YOU!!
I have an old Jet 14in. band saw that might be a bit older than yours, and the table top had considerably more surface rust on it as well. I started by removing the table, and the trunions, and submerging it in Evapo-Rust in a small plastic tub. I let it sit for about 26 hours. When I removed it from the tub, wiped it down with an old rag and running water as per the directions, it didn't have a single spot of rust on it. I quickly dried it with some old towels, and then waved my heat gun over it for a few minutes on each side just to make sure all the moisture was gone. Removing the rust revealed to me that the last time this saw had been dressed, whoever did it using a circular sander, and it has deep scratches that I am still working out. It's about half way there, and I hope to have it smooth in a day or three.
Amazing 😍 thanks for this video my table that I just assembled a few days ago already has a bit of rush I gotta tame it ASAP
Dw40 and Scotchbright does work great. I used this technique on a 70 year old 8" Jointer. One thing I did differently, was to sand by hand with a freshly jointed block of hardwood on the infeed and outfeed tables and fence. It really doesn't take that much longer, but insures your not rounding edges or bellying the middle areas.
WOW!!
and I though PB blaster worked. Ive been wasting my money. Honestly, I didn't think something so simple would be SO effective.
Thank you so much for this :)
That is amazing results. Gonna try this on my table saw!
Great! Would be interested to see how it comes out!
One of the best I've seen. Everyone else has you making a salad Vinegar and oil.
I have a drill press that can definitely use this tlc. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks. I got a bandsaw cheap, but it needs cleanup. This was perfect.
What a lovely job thanks from the UK
Wow! Thank you for this. I've got a table saw that has been mothballed for going on three years and circumstances have developed I'll get to bring it out of hiding soon! I put some protectant on the cast iron table before putting it into storage but I've been afraid to peek at it's effectiveness (or lack thereof). You made the reconditioning look easy so in the event that my saw needs some TLC, I'm dreading this chore a LOT less.
As long as there is not a lot of bad pitting you will have no issues. Good luck with it!
@@ShorePointCreations Just discovering your video for the very first time. Awesome work, my compliments. I subscribed and clicked "like"
Interesting technique! Can't wait to try this.
Thanks Justin. This method works great for me and other have commented as well that they have had success. Summer humidity wreaks havoc on cast iron in my shop so I just did a light sanding this past week. The main thing is once your done put a protective coating (wax, GlideCoat) on the saw. You will be amazed at the end result. Super clean cast iron and extremely smooth for wood to glide on. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
Holly Molly! Amazing, great job, thank you for sharing!
That sure works, thanks for sharing this tip.
Thanks for watching Sam!
great job, Gonna buy that rust joiner and clean the table, thanks
Great video! Can’t wait to try it on my table saw!
Thanks a lot Mark. Appreciate the feedback and if you have any questions when you do it let me know.
Awesome, nailed it! Thanks!
That worked beautifully! I came to your video looking for the best, most conservative, way to remove rust from my table saw top.
That is great to hear - glad it could help. It worked great for me as well!
PB Blaster Works super well also, glidecoat is fine just to leave on your saw you don't have to wipe it off just let it sit on it until you need to use it.
WD40 works great on rust. I used it to clean up my band saw. However, instead of using Glidecote, I used Johnson & Johnson paste wax on the iron surface. The wax provides very good protection for a very long time. In fact, I used the wax on the bed of my wood lathe and it has been rust free for over two years despite frequent use.
Great video! I have a Powermatic 66 (USA model) that I will tune up and also a very heavily rusted floor standing belt drive Duro drill press that was in a relatives barn for years. It want to restore it because it still runs and is a beautiful piece of equipment.
I would want to restore it as well. A unit like that can be restored, tuned up, and work like a champ still. Good luck with it. This technique I use for restoring the cast iron really works amazing and should definitely help you!
Nicely done
great work!
fabulous thanks so much
Very nice, great job!!!!
Thanks! It's amazing how you can take a cast iron table the looks horrible and bring it back to new.
Holy crap it looks brand new!
Thanks. It’s a great process and really brings tables back to life.
Nice job
Best and most practical video I've seen on this subject.👌🏻👍🏻
Thank you. And the process actually works! I have cleaned up many rusted cast iron tops with this same process.
@@ShorePointCreations No....Thank you so much. Will use this method to clean a 1460 delta lathe that I've been given recently. It came with all the parts and chisels. Any suggestions or videos on how to deal with the smaller parts?
I don’t know if any videos but you can try soaking them first in a rust remover. Then use the same method but with a brass brush and hand sand. It’s going to take a little bit but I bet the end result will be amazing. Good luck!
@@ShorePointCreations Thank you. 🙏🏻
@@faisalhassen1846 How did it work out?
Nice job!
Thanks! This video is trending high this summer so the humidity must be wreaking havoc on tools.
Awesome video. I Am going to be doing exactly that. In Aus we have silverglide- which is essentially the same as glidecoat. Thank you!
Good luck with it! I used glidecoat but I also throw a coat of paste wax on it as well. The more protection the better I feel. Have a good one!
I can never think of its correct name either Rohan and I use (sic: Silver Gleit) from Carbatec a lot . Bit expensive but worthwhile.
This is incredible! I’m totally doing this to my table saw top 😍
It really is a great thing to have. Makes those wings look so much nicer than the stamped metal ones I had. Thanks for watching!
ShorePoint Creations do you have any tips for removing stains? Don’t know what they are, just on the table top.
You can always try to use a scotch brite pad and some wd40 and see if that works to remove them. I had some stains on mine which were from some unknown substance and it got them out. Some deeper stains I had to sand to get out. Hope that helps.
Vaughan Chapman, I use paste wax. Make sure you get into the slide groves and around the edges, also check the underside. I lived in FL for several years, after 4 years I had to set up a dehumidifier in my shop to help, everything, EVERYTHING got rushed from the humidity
@@elizabethwatson71 what mind of paste wax? Did it prevent future rusting?
For your final buff use a damp to wet cloth and some neat cement, cheap and is what we always used on a site to clean metal tools , it doesn’t grain your metal it smooths it and keep the rust at bay for longer 👍
Neat cement?
before you apply glidecoat wipe the table with denatured alcohol or mineral spirits to remove oil residue.
Nice job!! Table looks brand new.
Thanks Steve. I was worried it wouldn’t come out right due to the putting but luckily it looks brand new. Thanks again for watching.
@@ShorePointCreations I have a stubborn mark on my table saw. Gonna have to try this out. I get envious seeing others "shining" so brightly.
You have the same mindset. When I see others nice shinny surface I knew I needed to go all the way with the resurfacing. Have a good one and good luck with yours!!!
Very impressive.
Thank you.
I'm impressed. I'll be cleaning up my old table saw before I sell it.
That’s a good idea. Think of how people will feel looking to buy a saw with a spotless cast iron top vs a rusted one. Just a little work to do this is worth it. Summer wreaks havoc on garages without climate control so a lot of viewers in this video right now. Thanks again for watching! Make sure you subscribe as I’m doing a subscriber tool giveaway next month.
You may change your mind once you put all them hours cleaning it! Im glad I watched it, coz my 10" Craftsman table saw from 1987 didn't have the results by sanding it directly without applying dw40. That's how I will do next time
looks really good, I've got an old Craftsman table saw to do, that is how I'm going to get it clean.
Give it a try. I had another saw with some bad rust on it and once I was done it looked amazing. Good luck with it!!
@@ShorePointCreations got the first round done and it looks 100% better. Next step is the sander. Enjoyed your video.
Wow! The outcome was better than new..
Thanks! It really works great and refurbishes the table nicely.
Verekkes mooi man!
Thanks...
Now I have a plan for restoring my shaper table. Wasn't sure which way I wanted to go, just needed to see some results first. Looks brand new.
I have no idea what the people who gave this a dislike were expecting but they are out of touch with reality. I've done my share of restoration and this is honestly about as easy as it gets, just patience and very reasonable effort. I guess they wanted some miracle in a bottle. That someone else came and used for them.
All that said, since it's a lay it on and leaving soak proposition, have you considered or tried naval jelly? (No, not THAT naval)... ;) It's pretty darned effective and no sanding or scrubbing (possibly a little scotch Brite work, maybe). It'll get all the way down, eventually and stays put better than a straight liquid.
I have a gallon of WD and was about to go that route, when I remembered I have a bottle of NJ in the back of my solvent/paint locker. Think I'll give it a try and I'll let ya know. Still have to go get some Glide coat, though.
Best comment ever!
@@ShorePointCreations
Thanks, I always thought we're here to help each other. 😀
That's bad ass!
Not a huge fan of WD but, DAMN THAT LOOKS GOOD!
I was amazed the first time I tried WD on my cast iron. It worked perfectly so it’s my go to every time I have to recondition cast iron. Have a good one bud!
Put the scotch bright pad on a random orbital sander or buffer.....hook and loop holds it just fine....much faster and better.
At work we use a silicone lubricant spray. Makes your workpiece glide very well. I want to look into more of these sprays to see which is best
Does the silicon mess up the wood finish?
You should include a paste wax in your tests as well. I’m curious to see how my old tried and true stacks up to the sprays.
nice video thanks , what sand paper you use?
Great video and amazing results!! If I could give you 1,000 thumbs up I would. I subscribed and look forward to move of your videos.
Yeah, the table saw I just bought makes that thing look shiny new from the start, lol. I have the distinct feeling I'm going to be sanding a whole lot longer.
Nice
I'm not going to lie, I had no idea you could spray WD-40 with the straw still attached!!! I always removed it.
I usually lose the small red straw so that’s why I went to cans now with the flexible straw attached. It works great. Thanks for watching!
good clean, now use Waxolit for protection.
How long should I wait for the wd-40 to soak? Did he buff before applying the glide coat? Any videos recommended for buffing tool surfaces if he did? Any alternatives to a scotch brite pad if I want to conserve any marking or etching on a hand saw perhaps?
Use some paint on the sides? It looks like it. Pretty slick looking.
Does the glide coat leave any residue on wood set on the plate? I’ve always, always used paste wax. At my old age, I don’t know if I can change
Don't bother and save your $$
You're using the best thing already.It'll keep tops rust free longer than that "specialty" crap.Only thing special about it is the Special Eddies who think they need it and dish that green out..
Well done! The table looks beautiful now 🙂
Holy sh*t! Unreal resultskis
Thanks! It was night and day.
Wow!
Thanks Nate.
I see it clearly says it works on a cast-iron surface, but I am curious to know if it also works on stainless steel? I have an espresso machine that has developed some rust on the backside and would like to remove it.
does the glide coat prevent rusting in a humid environment
Late to the party, but nice job on the cast iron top. Just curious to see if you have compared the Glide Cote to regular paste wax for longevity? Does one stave off rust better than others? I am in South Florida, and if I don't wax every two months, the rust starts creeping back in. Always looking for a better solution.
I don’t know if one really works better than the other. I see your in a highly humid environment so you have to be really on it with your wax. We only get about 3 solid months of high humidity in NJ so both work for me. I have used wax and glide cote and both perform great. If I only use Glide Cote I make sure to reapply every 2-3 weeks to be safe. They also make Blade Cote which helps saw blades slide through wood. Good luck fighting the humidity. Your not alone...you should see the views on that video spike during the summer. Everyone has the same issue! Good luck with it.
@@ShorePointCreations Thanks for the info.
I have wet/dry sanding disc for my orbital sander, would this work the same? I dont have a flat sander.
It would work exactly the same. It may leave little marks from the sanding but that’s it. I usually go with the mill marks.
Have you thought about the surface damage? The surface has lost it's flatnes quality. Or it's not critical?
G'day what is Glidecoat? Is it a wax or polish as we cannot get it in Australia
It’s a little bit like a wax. It protects the surface but also reduces friction. Makes the tool surface incredibly smooth and workpieces slide easier. What’s nice about it is that it doesn’t contain any silicone. This way it won’t get on the wood and alter the finish.
How does that glide coat affect the material being cut? Would it affect staining or sealing wood?
It makes the material glide across the table. It contains zero petroleum products and it made for woodworking tools. It has zero impact on staining or sealing. That’s why I prefer it as it is made for woodworking. There is also a product from the same company called BladeCote to reduce friction on your saw blades and router bits.
Thank you for the info
I have used GlideCote/Top-Cote for 25 years with excellent results. It doesn’t affect finishes, creates a slick surface so wood glides across the surface, and prevents rust (I still wouldn’t put a cold beverage on the cast iron
though!)
What type of Scotch-Brite pad are your using? What coarseness or item #?
Thanks for watching. Here is a link to the pads I use. If you have any questions while doing your rust removal please feel free to reach out to me. Enjoy and good luck! amzn.to/2QsxvwO
How long did you let the WD-40 soak before each step?
Just spray it on and go to town with the sander. It doesn’t need to soak in. I really just use it as a lubricant as if I’m wet sanding. Hope that helps. This method really removed the rust nice.
is there anything to put on it to keep it from rerusting or does that glide stuff stop rust?
Get some paste wax. There is Johnson’s and Minwax make a paste wax that works great. You just want to make sure it doesn’t contain any silicone as that can transfer to your projects and interact with your finishes. A good coat of that every month, especially in the summer months, will stop moisture penetration in its tracks. Good luck!
@@ShorePointCreations what do you suggest do clean the blade and the wheel rubbers?
Martin Yale makes a rubber cleaner and rejuvenizer for rubber rollers. Seems to work great. Can’t beat simple green for blade cleaning or one of the woodworking stores sells a cleaner.
Will T-9 lubricant work as well as glide coat?
I wouldn’t do it. T9 leaves a waxy residue which could impact your finish. Glidecoat leaves no residue. Hope that helps.
How do you ensure the surface is still perfectly flat when using a sander ?
Next, what to do about that stain on your floor....
No BS though, how long did you need to scrub it and how long with the sander? When I tried sanding it with WD on the table the paper went to shoot. 😉 Realistic time table? I've been scrubbing for hours on a badly rusted Facebook marketplace find
You are using the wrong sandpaper. Use like a wet or dry sandpaper in 220 to 280 grit with a flat block and the WD40. Shouldn't take longer than 20 minutes for an 18 inch square table unless it's heavily rusted.
@@oakdalejoe4495 oh how heavily rusted it was. LOL
Not surprised that WD40 worked; WD40 was developed for just this purpose. WD stands for Water Displacement as a rust dissolver.
Using WD40 as lubricant is incorrect; it will stop squeaks short term, but it leaves no lubricant behind. I would suggest 3 in 1 for lubrication.
Thanks for the great video! My husband took the band saw out of our shed the other day and was so upset to see the rust all over the surface. Our son gave it to him, so he's pretty upset. We're going to try this tomorrow.
I thought my saw too was a goner but it came back perfect. Good luck with it.
Since when does cast-iron have a grain direction?
I meant to say milling marks. I’m a woodworker not a metal worker. 😉
Soapy water does the same
If that works for you by all means - I just feel like water was the cause of the rust so why introduce more to the cast. Multiple ways always to do the same thing! Have a good one.
Little bit of furniture wax will keep it from doing that and make things slide a little easier too…
The problem starts when you want to keep your machine accurate, as all those methods you showed are using abrasive materials.
Mother.........
Isn''t the scotch bright pad way less abrasive than the 220 grit sand paper? You could probably skip the hand scrubbing all together and just start with 120 on the palm sander, then 220, 320, 400 and 600. I read somewhere that a smooth surface is less likely to rust because of the smaller surface area, but too smooth and your wax/glide coat wont stay on.
If your table is really bad I guess you could skip the scotch bright pad. I always try to go the least aggressive as possible first. I haven’t had issues with the wax sticking to the table. It seems to stay and I add a new coat every month or so. It helps incredibly for protection and with pushing materials across the table. Thanks for the good comment.
"Going with the grain"
What grain? It's cast iron.
Grain, mill marks, all the same. A woodworker calls mill marks grain. It’s how I related to it.
open your bin, throw WD40 in it and buy Ballistol
Super lube is much Better"
That’s not rust that’s neglect
You can’t imagine how upset I was. I moved houses and had to put my tools in storage for a month. That’s what happen in that months time. It was unbelievable. Thank god it looks brand new today.
ShorePoint Creations
Good job👍🏻
wd40 is not a penetrant
Or is it?? 🍆🍑
@@ShorePointCreations "Water Displacement Formula No. 40." OTOH, it certainly did the job with the sanding as only a final polish as opposed to others that use sanding as a rust removal agent. Great job and the technique I will use on the old Craftsman table saw and 20" Commercial Scroll Saw I recently acquired.
If anyone needs a truly GREAT penetrant I use and highly recommend Kroil (canned liquid) and Aero-Kroil (foaming aerosol). They flow out to a one molecule thin film and will even creep uphill. I like it much better than Liquid Wrench or Knock-er-Loose.
Have to give that a try next time I have a stuck bolt on my truck. Appreciate the feedback. Have a good one.