GT85

[azz22]

hi everyone im new to the forum
I have just bought a Wadkin SP12 panel saw and Wadkin C6 bandsaw both need cleaning up and bandsaw needs repair

the tables on both machines are covered in rust...any tips to clean these up?
I was going to use a wire brush and then wipe over with GT85

is GT85 with PTFE ok to use I read somewhere not to us any thing with silicone in?

any advice would be really helpful im new to this lol

thanks Mark

 

[Rorschach]

PTFE isn't silicone.

 

[topchippyles]

Use a very coarse wet and dry paper to clean and then and then wipe over with white spirits.

 

[azz22]

thanks for the replies
once the tables are clear of rust what can i use to help prevent the rust coming back

is there anything used to coat (lubricate) the tables?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

You can buy purpose made waxes, but any wax - I found Briwax good. Or BLO if you're leaving it for any time.

 

[Fitzroy]

Briwax works for me.

 

[GarF]

GT85 is a pretty effective water dispersant, and I gather it contains flakes of PTFE which are left behind when it dries so it won't have much effect against rust. I use it to clean (not lubricate) bicycle chains. It's actually quite useful for cleaning the frame as well. BUT it is particularly handy if a wasp happens to blunder into the garage. I have yet to find anything that kills a wasp faster than GT85, and at less than £2 a can it's cheaper than insecticide.

 

[Rorschach]

GT85 is a pretty effective water dispersant, and I gather it contains flakes of PTFE which are left behind when it dries so it won't have much effect against rust. I use it to clean (not lubricate) bicycle chains. It's actually quite useful for cleaning the frame as well. BUT it is particularly handy if a wasp happens to blunder into the garage. I have yet to find anything that kills a wasp faster than GT85, and at less than £2 a can it's cheaper than insecticide.

Brake cleaner, instant kill on just about anything, no residue either, 99p a can.

 

[azz22]

thanks again for the replies
will give Briwax a go

cheers mark

 

[El Barto]

I use this: https://www.axminster.co.uk/liberon-lub ... ax-ax22593