how long do you soak?

[drumpriest]

Your saw blades in simple green to get all of the gunk off??

thanks

[lrogers]

I usually just spray on a heavy coat, wait a minute or so then wipe it off. That is usually is enough, but sometimes (especially if I've been cutting pine) I'll need to repeat the process.

[monte]

Like Larry said, a minute or two is usually enough to loosen the build up. I use an old tooth brush also to help remove the stubborn spots.

[Brian G]

If the lettering on your blade falls off, like mine did, it's probably long enough.

[SillyGoose]

Someone awhile back recommended old frisbees as a good container to soak them in. Sorry I can't remember who to give credit too, but it was a great tip. I just did 10 min or so, my letters came off too

[John Hunter]

I tend to let them soak overnight.

[John Hunter]

I tend to let them soak overnight.

[Doug Jones]

quote:Originally posted by Knuckles

If the lettering on your blade falls off, like mine did, it's probably long enough.

ditto here. my blade has no more lettering either.

[monte]

I use a lid from a 5 gallon plastic pail for soaking my blades. It's nice and shallow and makes it easy to get the blade out.

[Popeye]

Throw away aluminum pizza pans work great for soaking. Found them in the supermarket. I'm lazy, I let mine soak overnite. Pat

[dedaddy]

I use a blade cleaning solution from Empire Manufacturing. It will remove all resin and burnt on pitch from a blade in less than 5 minutes after spraying. You do not immerse the blade. The kit includes rubber gloves, brass brush and a jar to soak router bits in. I have not found anything that cleans faster. It even takes off some manufacturer's labels on some blades. This solution was top rated in a recent woodworking magazine comparison review. The only thing it has not removed was melted PVC from when I cut some pipe on my chop saw. It even cleaned a blade I had used 20 years ago and thought was ruined from cutting green spruce. It was totally coated with dried goo. 10 minutes after spraying, it rinsed off clean. I have used it on every cutting blade I have with great results.

I got mine at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002KIDV6/qid=1107435883/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl60/102-4692940-0343351?v=glance&s=home-garden&n=507846

[woodyork]

I've cleaned my blade with simple green a couple of times but wasn't too happy with the results. I mixed it with a little water - maybe that was my problem - are you guys using it full strength?

Woody

[sscherin]

Just use it straight..

I spray it in the blade and go clean up around the garage for a few minutes. When I come back it's ready to wipe off..
Works great on router bits too.. You can soak them in a cap from a can of spray paint.

[mehranh]

I have tried different stuff...I just got a spray from CMT. Works very well...it has a great scent of orange.