Tube Maintenance
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Tube Maintenance
Looking for suggestions on "How to Clean & Maintain" the tubes?
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BuckeyeDennis
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Re: Tube Maintenance
For routine maintenance, the consensus here is a periodic application of JPW original (Johnson's Paste Wax). It keeps the headstock sliding nicely, and helps prevent rust.
As far as cleaning them, what condition are they in currently? I like Barkeeper's Friend (oxalic acid is the active ingredient) for removing grime and light tarnish. But there are plenty of ways to deal with heavy oxidation as well.
As far as cleaning them, what condition are they in currently? I like Barkeeper's Friend (oxalic acid is the active ingredient) for removing grime and light tarnish. But there are plenty of ways to deal with heavy oxidation as well.
Re: Tube Maintenance
I have been using paste wax applied with a piece of scotch bright and then buffed, The scotch bright catches any bumps or small rust spots, smooth. 
Ron Dyck
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
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10ER #23430, 10ER #84609, 10ER #94987,two SS A-34 jigsaws for 10ER.
1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,