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Hi, hopefully someone can help me out with this problem.

When I use the table saw and slide wood across the table as I cut, the wood picks up grey / black marks from the table. A light sanding usually removes the marks for the finished piece but shouldn't be necessary. I've tried to clean the table up with a very light going over with steel wool but no improvement. Interested in any suggestions. Thanks

The simple solution is to wax the table. This is a tell tale sign that it needs waxing and I have had that happen to me a few times. Prompts me to wax more often.

Ed

I agree with reible. I would take some mineral spirits and wipe the table clean (remove any dirty wax if it exists) then rewax the table let it set for 10 to 15 min, then buff. I think that will fix your problem.

JMHO

I'm guessing you know to use something like johnsons paste wax jpw for short? If you don't have any get some it gets used on the tubes, table tops, fence and anything else that needs a slick and protective coating.

Ed

That grey stuff is aluminum oxide.

Thanks all for the help!

I'll clean it up with mineral spirits then wax and buff. I have my yellow can of JPW handy as I've used it on the tubes, table and accessory posts and miter runner.

if you have oxidation on your table/s you should remove it first before waxing.

I used a solid brass wire wheel brush to remove the oxidation.
do not use the coated brass wire.
if you can not find the solid brass wire, you can use extra fine wire brush.
remember you are only removing the oxidation.
then clean it before waxing

I typically will lightly sand the surface with 600 grit on a ROS and wax with Colinite Insulator Wax. It's great on your car too. The Wax I mean.

http://www.amazon.com/Collinite-Liquid- ... linite+wax

TomHoffman wrote:I typically will lightly sand the surface with 600 grit on a ROS and wax with Colinite Insulator Wax. It's great on your car too. The Wax I mean.

http://www.amazon.com/Collinite-Liquid- ... linite+wax

You can buy three cans of JPW for that price.