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Compressed air old paint brush and [[[ gasoline ]]] not the best idea but works for me......
Oh alright Brad. Thats lots of air. Ours runs up to about 120.
I use compressed air, simple green, greased lightning, carb/brake cleaner, wd40, rags, picks, scrapers, screwdrivers.
Sometimes the pressure washer
This Sh:censored:'s going to sound funny, but I bet it will work.
5 gallon bucket, put in your solvent and parts, get one of those cheap medium sized dildos, Duct tape the pleasure device to the side of the bucket so as to still reach the controls, Turn on plaesure device.....Voila your utlrasonic cleaning......LOL....
For those that don't have access to such accessories (or the knowledge that they come in various sizes), a hand sander will work too. Tape it to a stainless bucket inside a foam filled plastic bucket.
I'm not convinced it actually is ultrasonic, but I'm told they are effective.
I used to use an airstone to agitate solvent in my old parts washer, and even fabricated a spiral of copper tubing with small holes, hooked to an air pump in a later version.
For true ultrasonic, you'd need a signal generator (an oscilliscope would be nice to evaluate the signal), an amplifier, and transducers.
Unless I'm tearing a saw down, I use a parts brush, a rag, and compressed air to clean it.
Does anyone have the know-how to make a homemade ultrasonic cleaner from parts available at electronic supply houses? Just a thought.
... a hand sander will work too. ...
I'm not convinced it actually is ultrasonic, but I'm told they are effective.
My saws usually only get two "Good" cleanups while I own them, 1st to clean and inspect when I buy them, 2nd to clean and inspect before I sell them.
In between times I just use compressed air to blow the crap off of them.
This Sh:censored:'s going to sound funny, but I bet it will work.
5 gallon bucket, put in your solvent and parts, get one of those cheap medium sized dildos, Duct tape the pleasure device to the side of the bucket so as to still reach the controls, Turn on plaesure device.....Voila your utlrasonic cleaning......LOL....
My saws usually only get two "Good" cleanups while I own them, 1st to clean and inspect when I buy them, 2nd to clean and inspect before I sell them.
In between times I just use compressed air to blow the crap off of them.
How about stained/dirty/etc plastic parts (bottom of Husky saws, Stihl plastic handles, etc??
- 175 PSI compressed air to get the bulk off
- Parts washer with Mineral Spirits/ Paint Thinner to get it clean.
- Wesleys whitewall cleaner for normal stain remover.
- Brake cleaner for tougher cleaning
- Carb cleaner with Methylene Chloride for removing the toughest stains and splattered paint.
.... It works really well but is a lot of hard work.
I can't in good conscience sell a nasty saw, and most every saw I get well be sold...sooner or later.
I used our brand new one.I had an 044 rear fuel tank handle that needed a good cleaning.I put it it our brand new dishwasher.I got **** all over the new dish washer and it stunk like gas for a couple days.Wife almost killed me.Pretty freakin stupid on my part.The handle did come out nice though!!!:hmm3grin2orange:alot of guys here use the dishwasher actually. i havent tried it as of yet.
Curious as to what others use to clean saws, in general, and/or for full teardown....
my philosophy is: the job is dirty enough, I hate working on greasy sh**ty saws.
I use safety glasses (well, I should...usually it's closed eyes, and turn head...)
A: Hit with compressed air to get the big stuff off
B: Castrol SuperClean, big stiff bristle scrub brush, tooth brush (Wife's....please don't tell:jawdrop small 1" scraper, and a stick/toothpick, etc
One guy I know uses 50/50 diesel & gasoline...(must have a parts washer...that might be next on the list...)
I've heard of some people (having the LUXURY of) steam cleaning, or a big parts washing machine...must be nice!!
Jay
This Sh:censored:'s going to sound funny, but I bet it will work.
5 gallon bucket, put in your solvent and parts, get one of those cheap medium sized dildos, Duct tape the pleasure device to the side of the bucket so as to still reach the controls, Turn on plaesure device.....Voila your utlrasonic cleaning......LOL....
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