Cleaning Chucks

Oh, darn!

David Walser

I thought this was going to be a thread about a new type of chuck that cleaned the shop for you. Major disappointment.

I thought it was guys named Chuck!

Dick Coers

WD40 and maroon Scotchbrite are my go to materials for rust removal.

Re: Cleaning Chucks

robo hippy

'Robbo' does an excellent job in this video. He has another where he cleans a Nova Chuck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-NZSqaPuo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF3IfVkbCxE

Robbo is the one who did the 'why you don't use a spindle roughing gouge on bowls' video where he ends up donating a little blood.... Good guy!

robo hippy

Re: Cleaning Chucks - which brand?

Dave Paine

You do not state the brand of chuck. A lot of design differences between brands.

It may be easier to just try a rust removal fluid than to take the chuck apart. A product called Evaporust is good to remove rust and does not affect any chrome or other metal plating. I presume the rust is light so an hour or so in Evaporust should be sufficient. Leaving longer does not hurt.

Any Evaporust which does not drain off will not cause rust stains, like some other solutions.

The product is reusable, so pour the contents back in the container.

Evaporust is available at Harbor Freight, many auto-parts stores.

It is not cheap but it works well. I would get the gallon size. You must completely submerge the item or the product will make a mark at the line between submerged and exposed which will be annoying and difficult to remove.

Cover the container with the Evaporust and chuck to minimize evapouration if you decide to leave this for an extended period.

Re: I thought it was guys named Chuck!

John K Jordan

And here I thought it was cleaning up the mess after the Australian use of the word chuck, as in "chuck up".

Is this internal or external rust? For external rust sometimes use a mildly abrasive tool mounted in an electric drill a bit like a flap sander but is made of Scotchbrite material mounted on a shaft. Sorry, I don't remember the name, purchased from a welding supply house 35 years ago.

JKJ

Better than a container

steven antonucci

I used to DNA soak logs, and I would constantly replace the DNA as it evaporated and or was spilled moving wood in and out of the 5 G bucket. to minimize the amount needed, I would get a heavy duty garbage bag and put the log inside it, then pour whatever DNA I had into the bag. Lastly, I would squeeze the air out so that it covered everything.

You could probably do this with a chuck inside of a 1G sandwich bag with just a couple of ounces. When you are done, cut the corner of the bag to act like a funnel to refill your storage container. Also helps to put the whole thing inside of a bin, just in case the bag springs a leak.

S

Re:light rust removal

I Vaughan

Hard to beat white vinegar for rust removal of the light to medium infestation.

Cheap, and cleans up easy. Gallons at Costco.

Rinse well in hot water and either light oil or johnsons floor wax to slow down the next round.

Citric acid works well to. Brewing supply stores have it at a low price.

Re: Cleaning Chucks

Tom

Once again members of WC came through with some great ideas! (A chuck to clean your shop was not one of them!!)

I settled on trying the Vaporust from Harbor Freight and it did the job!! Bought a quart put it in an old coffee can and submerged the entire Vicmarc chuck-no disassembly required. Rust removed so now letting it dry thoroughly before putting a little lube on gears. Looks like a new chuck!

I have used vinegar on chisels, sawblades and such and it works fine too.

Again, many thanks to all who came to my rescue!!