DMT rust.

[65535]

One of my DMT stones has a bit of rust, which at this point is purely cosmetic, but rust breeds rust and I don't want it spreading. So this is a Duo Sharp, CLR is safe on it right? I'm thinking about mineral oil for lubrication in the future as well.

 

[Jason B.]

I have had the same problem but discovered it was the metal dust left behind from the last sharpening. Try some dish soap and a nylon brush for cleaning, DMT also recomends that you use only water for lubrication.

If CLR doesn't remove the rust try barkeepers friend

 

[cowboyfromhell]

only thing you need is a bit of powerdered bleach or Cleanser make a 1/2 1/2 mixx of cleanser and water and an old tooth brush and scrub away ull get then stones brand new in no time.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I use BreakFree to clean my DMT hones -- it lifts out embedded metal particles and protects from rust (I hone dry so don't use water on my DMTs any more, but never noticed any problems when I did).

 

[cowboyfromhell]

I used water when I first got them and ended up ruining alot of blades for some resson now I use them dry and I couldnt be happier.

 

[mhawg]

Barkeepers Friend is a product recommended for cleaning ceramics and I have used it on both natural and man made stones with success but I don't know about the DMT products. I have several but I just slap them on my thigh afterward to clean them off. Find Barkeepers Friend near the Comet and Ajax at the market.

(Not SPAM just an observation.)

 

[yoda4561]

Oil works excellent for cleaning dmt's. Just oil, wipe the surface and you're good to go. You don't need to keep it saturated with oil, just a light film to prevent rust is fine.