On Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:39:10 GMT, "Toller" wrote:

I haven't heard of anyone using washing soda for many years, but will give
it a try if I can find it.

Your best bet is a grocery store, on the same aisle as laundry detergent.
If
you find the borax, the washing soda is probably close by. Arm & Hammer
brand.
Big yellow box -- looks like their baking soda box, only bigger. Here in
Indy,
Kroger and Safeway grocery stores have it, and I believe Ace Hardware,
too.

Tried WD40, did nothing.
Tried mineral spirits, did nothing.
Found washing soda at the grocery. It took off 95% of the crude Saw cut
much better afterwards also; thanks.

I pay $12 to $16 a blade and use them up to a month.. (I cut tons of pen and
bowl blanks)

I've never cleaned one as it would not be worth my time or money..


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