How to Remove Rust from Woodworking Tool Surface Using a Palm Sander and Seal Surface with Paste Wax
In this video I show you how to remove rust from woodworking tool surface and then how to seal it by applying paste wax. I used an orbital sander with 320 grit sandpaper to clear off any of the top layer rust then I sealed it with SC Johnson paste wax. When you apply the paste wax use a soft cloth that you can discard. Then you have to let the paste wax dry then clean off the excess with a clean soft cloth. You want to wipe off as much of the excess as possible so that it doesn’t transfer to the material that you are cutting.
Video Chapters
0:00 Cleaning my planer surface(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
0:59 Cleaning my table saw surface(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
1:11 Replacing the sanding disc(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
1:19 Applying SJ Johnson Paste Wax to table saw surface(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
1:30 Wiping off paste wax with a clean cloth(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
1:55 Reinstalling cover plate on table saw(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
2:15 Testing surface of Craftsman Band Saw(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
2:33 Sanding down band saw table surface(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
2:43 Coating table with wax(opens video in a new window at specified timestamp)
Tools Required
In the video I used my DeWalt orbital sander with 320 grit sand paper. After I cleaned the surface I used SC Johnson Paste Wax to clean it off. Any shop rag or old t-shirt will work to apply and clean off the surface.
SC Johnson Paste Wax is no longer available.
DeWalt 5 Inch Random Orbit Sander DWE6421K on Amazon(opens in a new window).
Diablo 320 Grit 5 Inch Sanding Discs on Amazon(opens in a new window).
Notes
I applied the same technique to my DeWalt DW735 planer surface and the Dewalt DW7531 attached folding tables. By doing this it reduces the chances of sniping while I plane wood.
My Craftsman Planer / Jointer shown in this video has some rust on it after standing water accumulated on it after pressure washing my garage door. I will revisit this by restoring the surface once again.
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