[TheForge] tips for cleaning steel?

Fri Jan 2 06:14:00 2004

Fonde,

When I worked in a shop we simply kept a gallon bucket of lacquer thinner
with a rag and a lid.  Before painting the iron would be wiped down with the
damp 'thinner rag. The thinner was replenished as needed. I'd recommend
using rubber gloves and a organic vapor mask.

Kevin Donahoe
Flying Pig Forge
Morrow, OH
[email protected]

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>  Sent: Thursday, 01 January, 2004 8:48 PM
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>  Subject: [TheForge] tips for cleaning steel?
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>
>  Hello,
>
>  I do some light fabricating with steel and cast iron
>  and Im looking for tips for an easier method of
>  cleaning steel if anyone has suggestions.........I
>  would greatly appreciate it.
>
>  Right now, I mostly use odorless mineral spirits and a
>  wire brush or steel wool.  I've even tried dousing the
>  steel with lighter fluid and burning off the grease
>  and shit.  This method works pretty good but Im sure
>  there's and easier and quicker way.
>
>  Suggestions?
>
>  Fonde T. in Birmingham
>
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