Cleaning loaded oil stones...

[x39]

I discovered today that aerosol automotive brake cleaner is extremely effective for cleaning loaded oil stones. I had a severely loaded carborundum stone which looks almost new after just a few passes of the pressurized brake cleaner.

[gamachinist]

Hi X39,Carb cleaner should work almost as well and isn't nearly as hard on the lungs.DO NOT use brake cleaner near an open flame!I did one time(kerosene heater) and thought I was going to choke from the fumes before I could get to fresh air.Good luck,Robert.

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[Kevin45]

WD40 is also a good lubricant and cleaner for stones.

Kevin

[moldmonkey]

Steel ink remover works real well, also.

[jfsmith]

WD40 is a solvent, not a lubricant. If you leave it on too long it will continue it's solvent action, plus it atracts dust.

[docsteve66]

Thanks for the warnings. I use both carb and brake cleaners and I smoke my pipe while doing so. I do avoid lighting pipe around the stuff. If I do it it probably should not be done so don't do as I do.

[Thrud]

WD-40 is a waste of resources.