Windex and hand rubbing a blade.

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Thanks Gouge. I can't remember his real name but a while back Gouge suggested using Windex for wet sanding a blade. I have used a bunch of different things (water concoctions, cutting oil, WD-40, silicone) and thought "Gee, Windex. I never thought of that"

So today I used this stuff on a folder blade I am finishing. *WOW* why didn't I try this before? I have hand polished a few blades but this is the best stuff I have ever used. Helps the paper cut better, lubes the blade, and doesn't gunk everything up....and you can see the steel surface the whole time. Does anyone know where this idea originally came from? (maybe Gouge invented it!) How many other guys are using this stuff or have tried it? And why did it take me 10 years to hear of this?

The things 'ya learn here. I'm a happy camper.

Brian
 
I can`t say that I used it,but mite give it a try.
When I`m down to 800grit I use Mothers wheel polish
 
After I remove a blade from the heat treat oil, I wipe it off with a paper towel. Then I give it a few squirts of Windex and wipe it down with another paper towel. The Windex cuts through all of the oil and leaves the blade "squeaky clean".

-chris
 
Jerry Fisk told me once for etching Damascus to use Windex for a stop agent for the acid, instead of TSP or baking soda,etc.Works good.Dave
 
I use windex to kill the acid after etching my logo, after etching a blade, and for hand rubing a blade. I still use bakeing soda as added insurance though.

Well, not windex exactly, I use the Bill's Dollar Store 1$ big bottle.:D
 
I cant claim this as my idea, this is one of the tips I received from Mr.Paul Holloway. Paul is a retired maker living near me and is one heck of a nice fellow.I need to get back over to see him again.
Mark
 
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