Removing Stains On A Cast Iron Table (Scroll Saw)

[Crow Horse]

I just picked up a used Craftsman 16" variable speed scroll saw in good condition. All it really needed was a good cleanup. I used a maroon Scotchbrite pad on an orbital sander which did a pretty good job in removing most of the stains. Is there anything else I can try to restore a lustre? Or.....is this the best it will get due to the grind pattern?

 

[mike93lx]

That looks nicer than anything I own...paste max to protect and put it to use!

 

[RTM]

The little specks of black in the grooves? Soak w Simple Green, scrub with the grooves after a while using a cut down used toothbrush. If that doesn't get it I've got nothing.

 

[The Cobbler]

man, that looks great !

 

[PoorUB]

Johnsons paste wax in the yellow can. Any stains you can not get out are patina.

Even with new cast iron machine work srfaces they will get patina sooner or later. You can not fight it!

 

[Crow Horse]

Being that Johnson's paste wax has been discontinued, what's a good replacement?

Thanks! It took a fair amount of scrubbing to get it to this point.

 

[PoorUB]

Being that Johnson's paste wax has been discontinued, what's a good replacement?

Thanks! It took a fair amount of scrubbing to get it to this point.

It is? I just bought a can from Amazon.

 

[merkyworks]

Being that Johnson's paste wax has been discontinued, what's a good replacement?

Thanks! It took a fair amount of scrubbing to get it to this point.

Wait what!?

 

[Crow Horse]

Johnson Paste Wax was discontinued on 12/31/21 (from a woodworking forum)

 

[merkyworks]

I got to stop by HD tomorrow and grab another can then…..wtf Johnson

 

[Crow Horse]

Did you pay $47.95 for a 1# can?

 

[cjarvis]

JPW may be discontinued but there are a number of others that will work. Search for furniture paste wax.

 

[mike93lx]

I use minwax paste wax

 

[csp]

Since when is SC Johnson is the only brand of paste wax?

 

[RTM]

Wow, guess my three cans for $5 at an estate sale was a steal. Tho they May need the solvent refreshed.

 

[Renegade1LI]

Depending on how bad the surface is, yours looks good, I start with 120 on the belt sander. I will finish up the table with 1500 & than clear coat so I never have to deal with rust again. Once clear coated a light wax to keep the material moving smooth & touch up with clear as needed.

 

[PoorUB]

Did you pay $47.95 for a 1# can?

I looked back, I paid $13 for a one pounder a couple months ago.

Like the other posts, there are other brands.

 

[turner66]

A Surface Conditioning Tool will do the trick if you have one. If not, it's a good reason to add another tool to the arsenal

 

[mike93lx]

Anything short of having it Blanchard ground is insufficient

 

[d9gdon]

I've got to stop by my hardware store and see if they have any JPW left.