What was nice about the hand cleaner was how fast it worked. In a matter of
minutes, I had the crud off with no soaking required.
T.Z.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: oldtools-bounces@r... [mailto:oldtools-
> bounces@r...] On Behalf Of Dave Pearce
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:59 PM
> To: OLDTOOLS
> Subject: RE: [OldTools] cleaning oilstones
>
> If I recall right, DL had kerosene in it. We had a tub handy in the
garage
> for years when I was growing up. I wonder if soaking in straight kerosene
> might also do the trick? I stocked up this winter so I've got a few extra
> gallons around.
>
> --dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: oldtools-bounces@r...
> [mailto:oldtools-bounces@r...]On Behalf Of Tony
> Zaffuto
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:24 PM
> To: OLDTOOLS
> Subject: [OldTools] cleaning oilstones
>
>
> While cleaning the two stones purchased on my return trip from
> Saturday's PATINA sale, I've found what may be the quickest and
> easiest method to rid decades of gunk. Try using some Goop
> handcleaner (available in the auto department of your local Wallyworld
> and appears identical to DL Handcleaner from years past). Rub in it
> for a minute or two and rinse off with warm water. Worked like a
> charm on both stones.
>
> Tony Z.
>
>
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