Blade Cleaning
- Thread starter Kepis
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Do not get distracted when cleaning your blade.
Yesterday I was cleaning my 9" Stromeng with a little Brunox on a rag and looked up to see what the cat was crying at.
When i looked down the red stuff was everywhere and i hadnt felt a thing as it went through the rag and into my thumb
Will i never learn
I use Brunox or WD40 after use and the sludge from a wet stone when im sharpening them.
I dont go mad at cleaning my blades ,i really just oil them as i like the patina carbon gets with use.
rb
Yesterday I was cleaning my 9" Stromeng with a little Brunox on a rag and looked up to see what the cat was crying at.
When i looked down the red stuff was everywhere and i hadnt felt a thing as it went through the rag and into my thumb
Will i never learn
I use Brunox or WD40 after use and the sludge from a wet stone when im sharpening them.
I dont go mad at cleaning my blades ,i really just oil them as i like the patina carbon gets with use.
rb
I don't use wet stones so a little bit of toothpaste or if things are really mucky a bit of solvol autosol metal polishing paste
J
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Ideal for cleaning the blade is Hob-brite or shiny sinks etc, because they are slightly abrasive just like 6000 grit nagura-sludge thus scraping the grime off.
works well without an adverse effect on the blade,
works well without an adverse effect on the blade,
I use Astonish like the above but 50p a tub form Wilkinsons and a green pan scrubber. If the marks are really bad I use 1200 and 1500 wet and dry wet, polish with Autosol and applly a coat of WD40
James
and a green pan scrubber. If the marks are really bad I use 1200 and 1500 wet and dry wet, polish with Autosol and applly a coat of WD40James
Jif works well (or is it cif now)
I used halfords metal polish to sort out my UKPK after it went missing for a while. I've also used the hand cleaner I have for use after doing work on my bike
I used halfords metal polish to sort out my UKPK after it went missing for a while. I've also used the hand cleaner I have for use after doing work on my bike
WD-40 works pretty good sometimes. I also use Goo-B-Gone or similar product. You just have to find the right solvent. Acetone is also great as well as brake cleaner which you can buy in auto parts stores.
Hoodoo said:
Though that is obviously something that could only exist in the USA!
i use an abracive polish like t-cut or brasso works too these are things that you will have around the house for when its really bad high grade (1500 and up) wet and dry will work followed with a bit of Starkie treatment or toothpaste or the above mentioned!
always remember that the keen edge is more important than the shiny surface!
tomtom said:Though that is obviously something that could only exist in the USA!
Pretty common stuff around here. They sell it everywhere but it has different names. I looked at one of the bottles I have and it's called GOO GONE. It's the best stuff there is for removing the adhesive left over after a price tag is removed. It does not damange finishes either. I've used it on paper back books after taking the price tag off.
It's sold as Goo B Gone, Goo Gone, Goo Remover, Goof Off and who knows what else.
Though that is obviously something that could only exist in the USA!
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Have you checked out a Lakeland Plastics or Betterware catalogue recently
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Have you checked out a Lakeland Plastics or Betterware catalogue recently
Very good point, over polishing can take the edge right off of a blade even if you're being careful. Don't ask me how I knowtomtom said:
Hoodoo said:
its well known in the Tomtom household that Peanut Butter is by far the best thing for that job
Motorbike Man said:Very good point, over polishing can take the edge right off of a blade even if you're being careful. Don't ask me how I know
yeh i have found that tooo
i guess its like all kit, keep it in 'good order' so long as 'goo' on the blade or what ever isnt making it unhygenic
or stopping it working properly.
I'm not entirely sure I actually want to know what's behind the asterisksRollnick said:****** usually works for me. First the blade, and then the rest. Nice mirror finish usually.
Motorbike Man said:I'm not entirely sure I actually want to know what's behind the asterisks
Glad Im not the only one he feels worried by what he might be using.
mmm...sticky
I was right, I didn't want to knowRollnick said:I'll give you a clue. It's made of skin and begins with an "S".
Hoodoo said:It's sold as Goo B Gone, Goo Gone, Goo Remover, Goof Off and who knows what else.
Are those limonene-based cleaners? If so, they're sold as "eco friendly" degreasants in the UK, which is amusing - they're extremely nasty terpenes...
