tonylandin Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hey guys just a quick question, what do y'all use to clean your tools? I like to try to keep my tools clean as I'm sure most of y'all do. I try to wipe them off as soon as possible but sometimes oil paint or other substances get up in them and well don't simply wipe off. So... I just want to know what do y'all use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 depends on how your using your tool, I find most of my tools are dusts related dirt so just blowing them off with air works for me.....but other types of grime can be a little tricky, varsol perhaps for greasy times.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I use tub o towels. It cleans just about everything including paint, ink, permanent marker, and grease. Lowes sells the big tub or Amazon dose too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I like Boeshield T9 for my cast iron surfaces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's more of a protector after you clean the surface but it works awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 When they get dirty I just buy new ones.............That's a joke wish it wasn't but it was........... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hahahahahaha thats funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 For the cast iron tables on my table saw and scroll saw, I use Johnsons paste wax, which also keeps them clean and rust free. On my DeWalt power tools, I just wipe them down with blue shop towels after every use. I am kinda ADD when it comes to the tools in my workshop, I like to keep them looking brand new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylandin Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Yes wigwagworkshop I think a lot of us are a lil ocd when it comes to our tools and our work. I had an uncle that would say your tools and the way you keep your worksite reflect on the work you do. If tools and worksite are clean usually your work is too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianD Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I just give them a quick wipe when Im done with them. I dont need them to look brand new. Im using them, not selling them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99_XC600 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 That's what my Ho's are for. Lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtorres092382 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Great topic as I've been curious about this as well. Recently I used a drywall cutout tool which was covered in dust after I used it and while blowing it off cleaned the hard plastic portion the rubber overmold was a bit more challenging. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Usually clean with air or a light wipe down with some wd-40JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylandin Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I found a cheap cleaner at a dollar store place it's called "awesome" it seems to work pretty good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I found a cheap cleaner at a dollar store place it's called "awesome" it seems to work pretty good Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat stuff is crazy dude, if you look at the bottle I think it's actually concentrated.JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylandin Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Yes jimbo it is crazy stuff just a lil bit goes a long way and I like to wipe em down after I use that stuff with a warm rinse rag too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I am pretty particular about keeping my tools clean. I generally just blow them off with the air compressor and hit them with a rag with warm water. Sometimes I use a little Simple Green on the rag for really dirty spots. I then rinse that with a clean wet rag. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorales Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hey guys just a quick question, what do y'all use to clean your tools? I like to try to keep my tools clean as I'm sure most of y'all do. I try to wipe them off as soon as possible but sometimes oil paint or other substances get up in them and well don't simply wipe off. So... I just want to know what do y'all use?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I just use plain white cloth to clean a tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 For metal hand tools, scotchbrite green pad to remove corrosion and tough stuff, (wont scratch the metal and cause rust) then wipe down with WD40 to prevent rust and corrosion. Keeps your hand tools like brand new.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 For metal I clean with WD40, if it's sticky I use Goo Gone. On handles I normally just use soap and water, cleaning that then drying and then cleaning the metal. For power tools, compressed air and maybe a brush. Brass or steel brushes also work well for stuff that's fighting you. I like my tools clean as much as I like them organized. I regularly clean the brushes I use to clean tools, projects, whatever. Cleanliness prolongs the life of the tool and the life of the storage in which the tools rest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Great topic as I've been curious about this as well. Recently I used a drywall cutout tool which was covered in dust after I used it and while blowing it off cleaned the hard plastic portion the rubber overmold was a bit more challenging.Mr. Clean magic eraser ,extera strength. Good stuffMillerz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hey guys just a quick question, what do y'all use to clean your tools? I like to try to keep my tools clean as I'm sure most of y'all do. I try to wipe them off as soon as possible but sometimes oil paint or other substances get up in them and well don't simply wipe off. So... I just want to know what do y'all use? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMr Clean magic eraser extra strength. Wire brush that goes on a drill,steel wool, sand paper, polishing compounds baking soda, vinagar, and wax or wd40 to control rusting. Mr. Clean magic eraser ,extera strength. Good stuffMillerzMillerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 C'Mon guys. This is the most innuendo I've seen in a thread. "How do you clean your tools?" "I like mine to be blown clean." "I like mine to be gently towelled." "I like to dip mine in peanut butter and let the dog lick it clean." LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I use to be really good about wiping hand tools down an all that. Now days I ain't to good about it. Every now an then I go through an organize an clean my tools if needed. For hand tools I just use a rag with wd40. My engine driven welder isn't cosmetically clean but it's taken care of mechanically. I use my tools, an use them well. They get dirty, especially when working onsite out of your truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I use to be really good about wiping hand tools down an all that. Now days I ain't to good about it. Every now an then I go through an organize an clean my tools if needed. For hand tools I just use a rag with wd40. My engine driven welder isn't cosmetically clean but it's taken care of mechanically. I use my tools, an use them well. They get dirty, especially when working onsite out of your truck.This is pretty accurate, I'm terrible at always cleaning off tools, but then I'll go through every so often and clean up, wrap cords back up on the grinder or whatever, scrape caked dirt off shovels, etc.Then if I've been working with oily equipment, I'll use Hercules wipes, those things are the bombSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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