removing old tool grease

[mickthetree]

really just a gloat on my new purchase, but serious question as well. How does one remove the grease from a tool thats covered in it?

Got thisin the post this morning.

Now how the heck does one remove all of that muck without getting it everywhere? soak it in white spirit?

I cant imagine that this has ever been used. I'll check the blade when I get all of the gip off. Initial view of thissite reckons the boxes were made by C & J Hampton till 1972 and this has a c & J hampton leaflet in the box so might be earlier than 1972. Anyway I'll clean it off and have a better look.

 

[lurker]

Nice gloat

 

[bugbear]

Now how the heck does one remove all of that muck without getting it everywhere? soak it in white spirit?

yeah - you'll need a solvent; white spirit would be my first attempt.

I would recommend much rag, much newspaper.

It will get everywhere!

(nice gloat, of course)

BugBeare

 

[Grinding One]

Looks like you have a nice place there so send it to me and your place will not get dirty.
I do not think I ever saw one with that much muck on it...but at least it will not rust.

 

[mickthetree]

I can bag up the muck and send it to you if you want Grinding One? ;-)

Well I'm lost as to how old it is using that site. all conflicts but I'm sure this is original as it all fits together so neatly.

wiped most of the gunk off with plenty of paper towels and will get out some white spirit later. Then I can take some shavings!!

Will post some more shots.

Is this where I'm supposed to apologise to mike?

 

[Philly]

WD40 works well, too!
Philly

 

[wizer]

Nice gloat but i'd have been inclined to stick it up in the loft and forget about it. It'll be worth something one day.

As Philly says WD-40 does the trick and isn't as offensive as White Spirit.

 

[mickthetree]

Cheers Philly I'll try that too.

Wizer I know what you mean. though since cleaning the gunk off theres a little bit of the blue paint chipped and a few small shavings so I reckon its been used, but dont think the blade has ever been sharpened.

Need one to use so might look out for another one as a keeper. if the misses doesnt find out ;-)

 

[woodbloke]

Its alright for them wot can see pics I guess from the groveling :lol: apology to Mike it's some sort of nice plane, a good 'slope slider' maybe? - Rob

 

[mickthetree]

Hey Rob

Its a record 41/2 in great nick (scrapes the grease from under his fingernails).

whats up with the pics?

Slope? oooh, I havent posted the shots of some of my other bits yet have I?

 

[woodbloke]

Hey Rob

Its a record 41/2 in great nick (scrapes the grease from under his fingernails).

whats up with the pics?

Slope? oooh, I havent posted the shots of some of my other bits yet have I?

Slack time at work ...will have a look at the pics when I get home, sounds good though :wink: - Rob

 

[Loz_S]

.... How does one remove the grease from a tool that's covered in it?...

Paraffin.

You should be able to get 4 litres for about £5. Cheaper and more effective than anything else.

 

[Ironballs]

Anything like that and I break out the Gunk used for degreasing bits of cars

 

[matthewwh]

Oooooh she's a beauty!

I'd heard that Record used to be quite 'enthusiastic' with the grease but had no idea it was to such an extent.

Any chance of some more photo's once you've cleaned off the grease?

I'd guess this is too late to be of any help but Shield Technology do a degreaser concentrate that works along the same lines as their rust remover.

It's a smidge more expensive than paraffin at £12 for enough to make 5 litres, works almost identically, but has the added benefits of being non flammable, biodegradable and better for your skin.

 

[mickthetree]

gone through about half a roll of kitchen roll but theres loads more left in the bag.

It looks like the plane has been used before and put back in the bag at some point. Small amount of chipping on the blue paint and some fine shavings behind the frog.

I've put some more shots heretoo.

The sole is flat as a pancake but I need to put a new bevel on the blade before I can use it as its slightly concave.

Using thissite, and going through the various bits it looks to be a mid 50s model.

Anyway, I bought it to use so once I've cleaned off the last bits of grease I'll sort out the blade I'll see how it performs.