How Do You Remove Rust From A Table Saw?
A great way to get a table saw at a bargain is to purchase a used saw that has seen better days. One of the best signs of a good deal to come is rust on the blade, which looks terrible, but is, in fact, simple to deal with. Once you get your rusty table saw home, all you need is some steel wool and a bit of paste wax to have your table saw looking like new in no time. Put on your leather gloves. Working with saw blades is dangerous when they are clean, and a cut from a rusty blade means a trip to the emergency room and a tetanus shot. Clean off the blade. Use a cleaning rag soaked in hot water that has 3 drops of liquid detergent squeezed onto it. This will remove any large, crusty pieces of rust as well as dirt and grime that can make rust removal more difficult. It is OK for the rag to be saturated, since you are going to use it in the next step as well. Abrade the rust with the steel wool. Taking care to keep the blade damp, rub the saw with the steel wool using gentle but firm pres
