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Dick Bernard Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 186 Moneta Virginia USA Gender:	Cleaning wax Dec 20^th, 2017 at 5:59am I think I take pretty good care of my lathe (Jet 1642) but over the years (about 6) I've accumulated a fair amount of finish (wax) on the front of the ways and on the legs of my lathe. I'd like a few tips on what people use to make the lathe look good again. Thank you Dick
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Don Stephan WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,659 Cincinnati, Ohio Ohio USA Gender:	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #1 - Dec 20^th, 2017 at 9:01am Naptha often is mentioned for removing wax from wood furniture, but not sure if it would soften the paint. Any solvent could first be tested on the paint in an incounpicuous spot, in case the solvent affects the paint.
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 990 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender: Robust AB Grizzly 12x20 Midi Lathe Delta 10x16 Mini Lathe	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #2 - Dec 20^th, 2017 at 5:00pm I've always opted for the "new lathe" approach.
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George Stratton Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 322 Gender: Old Delta 12" 46-701 in great condition. Had it about 20+ years and turned 1 part.	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #3 - Dec 20^th, 2017 at 5:36pm Try plain white vinegar!! It desolves the rust off old Erector set parts and cleans out toilet rings. My wife swears by it. Just might work?? Geo.
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George Stratton Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 322 Gender: Old Delta 12" 46-701 in great condition. Had it about 20+ years and turned 1 part.	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #4 - Dec 20^th, 2017 at 5:38pm And besides, its only 2 gals. for $5.00
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Glenn Jacobs WR Addict Offline JC L&S Posts: 2,077 North DFW, Texas Texas USA Gender: Powermatic 3520C	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #5 - Dec 21^st, 2017 at 2:17pm George, we couldn't possible use vinegar then, it's not exopensive enough! Glenn J.
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Arlin Eastman Senior Member Offline Born in the USA Posts: 466 Council Bluffs Iowa USA Gender: PM3520B	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #6 - Dec 23^rd, 2017 at 11:32pm Either DNA or material spirits will take if off with a green scotch pad. I clean mine a lot with that combo but I do not scrub hard.
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Dick Bernard Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 186 Moneta Virginia USA Gender:	Re: Cleaning wax Reply #7 - Dec 24^th, 2017 at 5:53am Thank you for your ideas. Dick
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