Cleaning Ceramic Rods

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johno

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So far using Bon-Ami and Scotch-Brite has produced the best results on dirty ceramic rods but I tried some oil last night and it worked very well. I used some honing oil and a synthetic steel wool pad, and the rods cleaned up what seemed like instantly. They also seemed to work well with oil, not clogging up almost instantly like they do when used dry. I'll keep using oil for awhile to try it out as I already use it on my other stones.
 
I posted a little note about the "Super Eraser" a couple of days back. You can buy it at any good knife shop. A couple of rubs with it on ceramic sharpeners and they look brand mew again. The package even states " Cleans Ceramic Sharpeners". It is also good for taking the bead blast off of blades.
You should give it a try. It's only a couple of dollars.
 
Using oil on ceramic rods! Johno, you are a heretic. This is a dangerous move, they say that once you've used oil you can never go back.

Please let us know how it works out. One of my theories about the use of stones with water or oil is that you will get a microscopically coarser (better cutting) edge than with a dry hone. Try looking for difference in cutting characteristics with edges done on oiled rods.
 
thankz for the idea. I have unsucessfully tried to clean my ceramic rod for awhile now. I will give your idea a try. Jeff
 
The medium ceramic rod seems to work better with oil, as I didn't use it much otherwise.
 
WD-40, CLEANS LIKE A MOTHER!
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On Joe Talmadge's recommendation, I switched from abraisive cleaning powder (Bon Ami, Comet, etc.) to S.O.S steel wool pads. I don't know if it works better, it just works.
David Rock

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