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Old 06-28-2011, 10:49 PM
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Default Surface rust on a shear bed.

Anybody ever reomoved surface rust off of a shear bed? If so what did you use/ what type of method (sanding, wire wheel, etc.) Thanks.
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Old 06-29-2011, 12:15 AM
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I use WD40 and a gray scotchbrite pad to keep the surface run off my machines. Spray it on and let it soak for a few minutes scrub and wipe.
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Old 06-29-2011, 12:31 AM
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Thanks. That was my plan not sure if anyone had tried anything else.
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Old 06-30-2011, 01:52 AM
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Default Rust off a shear bed

I use WD40 and a red scotch brite, just a little more agressive that grey.

Remove rust, then wipe off and respray with WD, keeps the rust at bay

A shear bed does not have to be dead nuts flat.

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I usually use MetalPrep 79 or etching wheel cleaner (for raw or machined Aluminum wheels) to wipe the surface rust off, followed by a ScotchBrite pad with some transmission fluid or WD40.
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I've used a DA sander...80-220 grit...

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Old 08-13-2011, 07:13 AM
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I know its off topic but I have got to say I love that drill press!. I use WD 40 and green scotchbright but being in England (the land of non stop rain) and a few hundred yards from the sea makes it hard to keep things that way for long.

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