Years ago I worked in and ran the model shop at a company that folded after 6 years. All my company tools were sold at auction. ALL the model shop tools went for a premium because all of them looked bran new. Full size mill, 20" planner, spindle sander, routers all did really well for the bank. I bought my custom ordered PVI vac former for 1/4 price with 40 hrs. on it. lol. It then paid for itself in less than 2 weeks.
Ballistol is primarily a mineral oil that easily emulsifies in water. It might be worth trying a mix of mineral oil, water, and a drop or two of dish detergent in comparison.
Back 50 years ago I used to be the official flashlight and tool holder for my dad. I remember every time he finished working on a car he would get out the 1 gallon gas can and clean all his tools from wrenches to ratchets. In the winter he would bring them inside to clean them and my mom would get made about the odor. Cleaning tools in the living room was okay just not with gas. I have never heard of blastitol .
Wow a blast from the past! I remember cleaning mini bike parts and roller chains in a coffee can with gas. A tad dangerous with standing pilots back in the day...
Wow! That’s a killer finding Joe. I have a few stainless steel squares and steel 123 blocks that I have to maintain with some light gun oil and Scotch pads to keep them from rusting. To use Ballistol on the plastic isn’t something that I have gave thought to.
Try this on your blocks. Clean them good then heat them super warm (hair dryer high temp till you can't hold them) and spray them right away with silicone. Wipe with a dry paper towel AFTER cooling. Heat opens just enough porosity to let in the silicone and... you know the rest.
That's a good tip. Always proud of how clean my tools are so this is helpful to keep them looking like new.
Years ago I worked in and ran the model shop at a company that folded after 6 years. All my company tools were sold at auction. ALL the model shop tools went for a premium because all of them looked bran new. Full size mill, 20" planner, spindle sander, routers all did really well for the bank. I bought my custom ordered PVI vac former for 1/4 price with 40 hrs. on it. lol. It then paid for itself in less than 2 weeks.
Baliatol is a favorite. It is my rag in a can oil.
I've had the can for 15 years and never barely used it. Now it'll finally get used...
Ballistol is primarily a mineral oil that easily emulsifies in water. It might be worth trying a mix of mineral oil, water, and a drop or two of dish detergent in comparison.
The can is decades old and finally it's way more useful. Next I'll have to give your version a shot to see... Thanks Again!
Back 50 years ago I used to be the official flashlight and tool holder for my dad. I remember every time he finished working on a car he would get out the 1 gallon gas can and clean all his tools from wrenches to ratchets.
In the winter he would bring them inside to clean them and my mom would get made about the odor. Cleaning tools in the living room was okay just not with gas.
I have never heard of blastitol .
Wow a blast from the past! I remember cleaning mini bike parts and roller chains in a coffee can with gas. A tad dangerous with standing pilots back in the day...
Hand Cleaner Works Just As Good For Me
What type/kind of hand cleaner? That's a killer Idea, always looking for a better way to do everything! Thanks Roger!!
How does Ballistol work compared to WD-40? I have used WD-40 to clean the outside of a Kennedy Tool Box with the crinkle brown paint.
I have not done a comparison I need to try that, great idea! Especially since you can get WD-40 anywhere but McDonalds. Thanks again Brian!
Wow! That’s a killer finding Joe. I have a few stainless steel squares and steel 123 blocks that I have to maintain with some light gun oil and Scotch pads to keep them from rusting. To use Ballistol on the plastic isn’t something that I have gave thought to.
Try this on your blocks. Clean them good then heat them super warm (hair dryer high temp till you can't hold them) and spray them right away with silicone. Wipe with a dry paper towel AFTER cooling. Heat opens just enough porosity to let in the silicone and... you know the rest.