Cleaning a Husqvarna Carpenter's Axe; SoS Pads?

[Melancholoholic]

Now I realize this isn't ideal not a long term solution. But would it clean the axe of wood and grit (so I can get it back on a whetstone) without causing damage? Speedy answers appreciated, ty!

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

It'll damage the edge, but if you're going to sharpen it anyway, that's not really a concern.

I usually clean mine with wd40 and a nylon brush.

 

[Melancholoholic]

Suppose it'll effectively remove the wood and grit?

 

[300Six]

Wire wheel on a drill. Quick and doesn't damage anything.

 

[Melancholoholic]

I just bought my first dremel the other day. Hopefully it came with such a piece. For now I just bought a 3 set of nylon, stainless steel and I think copper brushes

 

[RICKOFF]

WD40 or any light oil and 0000 steel wool save the SOS and Brillo pads for your pots and pans.

 

[Melancholoholic]

Opted for using a carbon steel brush for a dremel. It worked quite well! Also have 0000 steel whool pads and looking forward to trying these as well.

Edit: Would Mineral Oil be considered 'lite oil'?

 

[Square_peg]

Wire wheel on a drill. Quick and doesn't damage anything.

Wire wheel or wire cup are the best choices.

 

[300Six]

Wire wheel or wire cup are the best choices.

Many more folks own corded or cordless power drills than own angle grinders. It's true though that a knotted wire cup brush on an angle grinder is ruthlessly efficient.