Once I lastly take the time to clean hardened resin off my blades and bits, I’m at all times stunned at how a lot better they lower—cleaner, sooner, with much less burning. MicroJig’s BladeClean system makes the method easier, so I’m more likely to clear my cutters extra usually. It really works with any frequent cleaner and contains the whole lot it’s essential make your carbide edges sparkle once more.
The lined tub accommodates two reservoirs for cleansing resolution, one for blades and one for bits. The vast majority of the combination goes into the principle tank, which has a big abrasive pad on the underside. Connect the included magnetic deal with to any round blade as much as 12 in. dia., give it just a few spins in opposition to the pad, and the gunk is gone. Flip the blade and repeat. It’s simply as straightforward to spin the blade on edge to wash the guidelines too. The smaller reservoir and holder for router bits means that you can briefly soak them within the cleansing resolution earlier than scrubbing in certainly one of two methods: with the included brass-bristle brush, or with a small sharpening disk held in a rotary device or cordless drill. You get 5 of the little disks, and so they labored so effectively I didn’t want the comb, although it may be useful for cussed sap.
The entire system may be very efficient, and I really like the way it shops on a shelf in my store, with the soapy cleaner inside and the equipment saved on prime, all prepared to be used at a second’s discover. The massive blade pad is rated for lots of of cleanings, and you may lower extra of the small disks from any abrasive pad.
—Asa Christiana is the creator of Construct Stuff with Wooden (2017, The Taunton Press).
Picture: Asa Christiana
From Fantastic Woodworking #297
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