cleaning machine

[ducky]

can i ask how often do u all clean and remax your scroll saws .i blow sawdust after every useage and clean face plate ,but do i need to rewax every day ?

Edited May 9, 2015 by ducky

[Phantom Scroller]

I use WD40 Silicon spray on mine when it gets difficult to turn things or when I feel like cleaning it. Usually when there's a mound of sawdust appearing on my knees. Roly  

[ducky]

thank u Roly i do that weekly then  wd40 has in rust protection ok

[ike]

i USE TURTLE WAX WEEKY.

[amazingkevin]

I glued Formica on mine ,no worry's ever!

[Scrolling Steve]

I use Auto wax...try to wax between projects, if i can think of it.

[Phantom Scroller]

thank u Roly I do that weekly then  wd40 has in rust protection ok

It's not standard wd40 it's professional silicon spray it dries quick and protects. Roly

[LarryEA]

The following is just my opinion and is in no way proven or been verified by any quality controlled process.

 

I use Minwax but I think Roly has the best and easiest method.

[Scrappile]

I use Johnson's Paste Wax about once a month. 

[Multifasited]

Since I never get any saw dust on my knees (being a smart a*s )I light sand complete table w/ 320 grit flex DIY 4x5"pad till whole table shines brite, wipe with silicon sprayed Shamwow and dry w/ old tee shirt.fine sanding shows any miniscule protrusions and removes them for a truly slick surface ,residue from glue ,resin.tape & ?, always seems to add features unwanted to the table's surface.This removes them. My saw see's multi use and may not apply to most of you ! Waxing or W-D ing over any of that, this seems counter productive to me !

[WigWag Workshop]

I go by feel, and use Johnson's Paste Wax when needed.  I do a "deep" cleaning of all my cast-iron tool tops 2 times a year.  Start with WD-40 to remove all the build up, then lightly go over surface with 0/0 steel wool, then apply the paste wax.  BTW, I always thought cleaners/wax that contain silicon is a big no-no?

 

-Steven

Edited May 9, 2015 by WigWag Workshop

[Multifasited]

I use injection molders paintable silicone spray release, spray a little on the Sham-WOW ,Like so many things it's the amount used and the build-up left! I was in the Bus.for 30 yrs. have a supply . It applies

to waxes and sprays of all stripes ! You want enough to treat only the table let dry and wipe well ! 12 yrs never had a issue !

[heppnerguy]

Strangely enough, I have never felt the need to wax my saw table. I think I will give it a try just to see of I am missing something here. I have had my saw for probably 9 years without noticing any problem. However as I have said before , I am slow to accept change especially when I don't see a need. Sometimes changes take a long time so one does not even notice them happening

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[tomsteve]

Strangely enough, I have never felt the need to wax my saw table. I think I will give it a try just to see of I am missing something here. I have had my saw for probably 9 years without noticing any problem. However as I have said before , I am slow to accept change especially when I don't see a need. Sometimes changes take a long time so one does not even notice them happening

Dick

heppnerguy

I was quite surprised at the difference after I started waxing the surfaces of all my machinery. Table saw, Jointer, planer, scrollsaw table.I didn't have any problems either and main reason was to help keep rust at bay... It made the lumber slide pretty nice.

 

And some day I might wax my car even!

Edited May 15, 2015 by tomsteve

[WayneMahler]

I use minwax furniture paste polish. I do it as needed so things slide smoothly.

[Scrappile]

Something I want to mention, I do not know a lot about it but I have read often on wood working forums, that you do not want to us wax that contain silicone on wood working tools.  The silicone cause problem with putting a finish on the finished piece.  That is why Johnson's Paste Wax is so popular. 

 

If it concerns you, you might want to research it.  Just a precaution.