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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