Removing Rust and Protecting a Cast Iron Table Saw Top 

You're welcome. I hope it helps! 😄

Awesome - have fun! 😄

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Thanks! Don't worry, I'm not stopping. 😄

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Wow! That's an amazing story. I doubt anything made today would still be working that long. 😏

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Thanks, and you're welcome! 😄

Glad to know I gave you something you could sink your teeth into. 😂

Thanks, Dieter! 😄

Me too 😀

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😂 Scotch and alcohol - how did I not see that? I guess I'm just not sharp enough. 😛

Good luck! 😄

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😂 Yes, I'm doing well. Thanks for asking!

Thanks! I didn't think about plastic extensions, but yeah, that would work just fine. My extension is wood, so it makes a difference. 😄

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That's awesome that it keeps the rust off, even in that environment. Thanks for sharing (and I mean that, even though it sounds trite when I reread it 😂)

😂 Thanks, and welcome aboard! 😄

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I suspect with an older saw, there's less issues with the direction you scrub the top - I *think* cast iron hardens more over time. So that part may not matter. But glad I could help! 😄

Thanks! And yes, I'm sure you're right - the next time I do it, I'll check out some videos first. 🙂

I replied to your other comment, but I'll cut and paste here. Two coats has worked well for me, meaning I don't get rust, so that's good enough for me. If you live in a different climate, then maybe more is needed.

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I hadn't seen the spray bottle before either, until someone mentioned it. And I agree that it's much better!

Only one way to find out!

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Thanks! We all need a laugh. 😄

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Thanks, Col. Good luck with that saw. And sorry to say, but the puns come way too easily to me. I grew up with them. 😄

The Newbie Woodworker yeah my kids both now married still carry the heavy weight of the Rodrick joke burden Whenever we get together their partners and my wife all cringe That’s why your puns resonate so well cheers Col

@@colrodrick8784 Sounds just like my family! 😄

😂I seriously don't think I'll ever defeat Nightmare King Grimm. But I won't stop trying, at least not for a while.

Thanks, and I will. 😄

It's amazing how bad sweat is for the cast iron! I was shocked when I saw what it did to my saw. 😮Anyway, glad I could help. 😄

😂Thanks - More to come soon, I hope. 😄

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Honestly, I've heard people swear that if you don't put on at least 3 coats, you're not doing it right. I have no idea how accurate that is, though. Anyway, glad I could help! 😄

@@TheNewbieWoodworker Many experts including Nick Engler say that wax doesn't stick to itself well. When you put down a coat and then buff it out, it ends up extremely thin. If you add 4 more coats and buff them out, you end up with the same thickness as one coat, so additional coats are a waste.

@@davezak5870 OK, thanks for the tip. Two coats has worked well for me, meaning I don't get rust, so that's good enough for me. If you live in a different climate, then maybe more is needed.

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Not really. I'm sure there are some videos on that subject somewhere. Good luck!

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As long as the wax isn't water-based, it should be fine. And if Minwax hasn't caused any rusting, then it's probably fine.

Personally I don't notice any finish pattern on the top at all. But I tried a swirling motion, and it looked like crap. But I hadn't thought about the possibility that that's only because of the SawStop's type of top, which I swear isn't as hard as it should be. Wish I had mentioned that "your mileage may vary". 😛

Thanks! That means a lot! 😄

I guess you could say you rust your case, right? 😂Thanks! 😄

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Thanks, and you're quite welcome! 😄

LOL, like I said, it's a piece of crap, even though I normally like Wen products. Good to know about the cast iron skillet, thanks!

While I dont think that's a universal truth, it's certainly something people should consider. Thanks!

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Good one! Thanks. 😂

Just be aware that the top will get all scratched up in no time. There's nothing you can do about it. So just enjoy using it, and try to ignore the scratches as best you can.

Honestly, I'm not sure.

Thanks - glad I could brighten your day. 😄Hey wait, that's another pun I should have used!

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I don't have a clue. Sorry!

😂Yep. Couldn't help myself. 😛And thanks.

It's actually a good feeling when you're done, except you become intimately acquainted with each and every scratch. 😏

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Thanks! It's a SawStop PCS 1.75.

Good luck with the rust removal. 🙂 How long paste wax lasts depends on all sorts of factors, some of which elude me. 🙄 But generally, it should probably last months, depending on how often you use the saw. For me, I just keep an eye on things and see if there's any rust-like discoloration anywhere. Not sure if that's the best thing to do, though, since this is my first cast iron top, so take that with a huge grain of salt.

It's the standard 36" T-Glide fence for the SawStop PCS. At least, I think that's what it is. 😄

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The thing is made to be used, however you want to use it - it's just a tool, right? But mine was so pretty when I got it that I'm trying to keep it fairly nice. Don't know how long that'll last, though. 😄

I felt bad for my sawso I gave it a bath today . :)

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😂Winner winner, chicken dinner! That's awesome! And yes, I'm glad I didn't do it in the buff either. 😂

make mine KFC, pluh-ese. The grease is finger licken good

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Thanks. I've been taking it easy for a couple of months. But I'm back to work now. Also, check to make sure RU-vid hasn't decided to just not tell you about my videos. It does that sometimes.

@@TheNewbieWoodworker Thanks I will check into that.

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That's a great question! I don't honestly know, but rust just gets worse, eating away at the metal, so I would think you'd want to try and remove it somehow.

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Yes, you're right. Good point - thanks for sharing! 😄

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Well, I didn't want to be too abrasive. 😂

OMG, I almost missed your pun. Very funny! 😂

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😂Nope, you're right!

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@@TheNewbieWoodworker Hey Dan, I'm curious are you still using shop-vac and 2.5" connections for dust collection with your Sawstop PCS? How does that work so far? I am debating on full size dust collection and that's a whole extra world of hurt to my wallet after ordering a 3HP PCS with ICS base and all that jazz. Thanks, cheers!

@@clavicus I'm still using my shop vac system, and although it's not perfect, I'm not convinced a full-blown system would be much better, if at all. Some types of cuts generate a lot of dust on the table, but unless you have an overhead dust collector attachment, I think it would be about the same if you use a standard DC. I end up with a lot of dust inside the cabinet which I vacuum out every now and then, but people with full-blown DCs have the same problem. I got a 2 1/2" to 4" adapter to connect to the SawStop. Of course it's the same diameter as the SS port, so I used black duct tape to attach it, and you can hardly notice. So by all means, keep your current system and spend money on something else. That's my opinion, which I'm sure people with full DCs would argue with, but who cares? 😄

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Absolutely! 😄