Table saw maintenace

[jussi]

I just got a used table saw which looks like it hasn't been used in a while. There is some rust on the top (not much) but also on the gears which control the height and angle of the blade? I read that a scotch brite pad and non-silicone wax helps for the top but what can I use for the internals to remove dust? And is there anything else I should do before starting a project.

[Ken Massingale]

I would strip it down and use WD40 and depending on how deep the rust is on the top, use 320 sandpaper on the ROS or steelwool to remove the rust. A wire brush and WD40 on the gears etc.
Then some Johnsons Paste Wax periodically.
HYH
ken

Oh, and welcome to the forum! Have fun with your saw and be safe.

[eezlock]

used saw...

Like Ken said, use the WD-40 on the top (assuming it is cast iron)
with a scotchbrite pad in a ROS works faster and easier on you.

Clean all the gears with WD-40 and wire brush, clean and lubricate the heck out of them, until they operate smooth as silk.Time spent here will be well
worth it down the road, and do regular cleaning and lubrication on a monthly basis and the saw should run and perform well for years to come.

While cleaning and lubricating, check to see if everything under the hood is
in place and tightened up, no loose or missing parts, bolts, etc.Might want to
all check set screws in motor and arbor pulleys,condition of belt and it's tension as well. If you can, try and obtain an owner's manual, as it will
help you get all adjustments made and set properly so you get maximum
efficiency from the saw. Be sure and read/ follow all safety recommendations
for proper / safe usage it may help prevent an accident in the future.Be sure and used proper guards/ splitters they are there for a reason!
My thoughts here...hope I didn't leave anything out.....eezlock

[SARGE..g-47]

Morning jussi...

First and foremost.. welcome!

Just how bad is the rust on the gears? Pitted.. really bad.. not to bad?

Explain latter as the finish from 3 AM this morning has dried and beggin' for more. :>)

Regards...

[Pappy]

I just went through the rusted cast iron on my jointer. I ran the tables through electroysis first, but the rust was fairly heavy. Then I used maroon scotchbrite pads under my ROS with Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound, the red paste, to clean the tops. That was followed with a cleaning with the white polishing compound and gray Scotchbrite pads on the sander. Neither of these products contain silicones.

The final coating was with 3-4 applications of quality paste wax. the end result is clean, smooth cast iron tables that are slicker than deer guts on a door knob!