Don’t wait!

[mmayo]

I have been putting off thoroughly cleaned my lathe bed and banjo - DON'T WAIT. It is so wonderful once you clean it well (I sanded it too) and then used a light oil to remove the metal dust. Such a dream to use.

Don't wait. It feels like the tailstock and banjo would slide like a hockey puck.

 

[penicillin]

The method I use on my lathe is this one from SawStop:

https://www.trentdavis.net/2017/06/13/tool-maintenance-protecting-cast-iron-tabletop/

Here is a basic summary:

* Apply a heavy coat of WD-40 on the lathe bed and allow it to soak in.
* Use a block on top of 3M Gray abrasive pads (part number 7448) to scrub the lathe bed.
* Wipe up the WD-40 / slurry mix with clean cloths.
* Clean off the remaining WD-40 residue with denatured alcohol.
* Protect the surface with wax. Most of the time I use Johnson's Paste Wax because it is inexpensive, but sometimes I use Renaissance Wax or Boeshield T-9 on a whim. I have no reason to choose one over the other. They are fine products that do a good job.

 

[WriteON]

I have been putting off thoroughly cleaned my lathe bed and banjo - DON'T WAIT. It is so wonderful once you clean it well (I sanded it too) and then used a light oil to remove the metal dust. Such a dream to use.

Don't wait. It feels like the tailstock and banjo would slide like a hockey puck.

How dare you try to inspire us to take care of our equipment. J/K...there is no such thing as Too Clean. I like to coat the bed with BreakFree.

 

[mmayo]

I have Boeshield and use it, today a product called GetSome ultimate got the call. In any case, get to it and you'll be glad you did.

 

[KenB259]

Did mine today and you are so right. This is what I use it's a little pricey but you use so little it will last a long time. Makes metal sliding on metal so smooth you won't believe it.

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