Something I relearned over the weekend

[hebertjo]

While I was turning it was becoming more difficult to slide my tool across the blank. I checked the tool rest and back side of the tool and both had a gummy feel to them. Who knows why but a little 600 grit paper to both the tool rest and the tool and it was a totally different feel!

I just thought I would save someone else the headache.

 

[GColeman]

I keep a small block of canning wax on my tool rack. I hit my tool rest with 600 grit then rub the wax across it. Its like butter.

 

[Jgrden]

I'll check mine tomorrow. I use a file to keep the tool rest clear of glue and keep it level/straight.

 

[RAdams]

I file mine every month or two, or when i notice something wrong.

 

[PaulDoug]

I use steelwool then wax.

 

[arioux]

Steeel wool and ren wax here too.

 

[Stick Rounder]

I use steel wool then car wax.

 

[Ligget]

Steel wool and Ren Wax for me too!

 

[Smitty37]

Thanks

Good information....I had not cleaned any of mine yet...might help if I do.

 

[JBCustomPens]

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59104