Proper Cleaning of your Circular Saw Blade

Regular cleaning of your circular saw blade should be under your preventive maintenance routine. In order to preserve the integrity of the metal and safety of the woodworker, one must know the fundamentals of cleaning the saw blade. For instance, never use abrasive materials which could destroy the metal including stiff wire brushes, corrosive chemicals or filings to remove the dirt.

Soaking

Place the blade into a pan and fill it with the recommended cleaning solution. Soak the blade overnight while flipping it once in a while. Always be careful with the blade, even if they are dull, it can easily cut your skin. Frequent cleaning of the blade can make the soaking process easier.

Blade Coating

Another process would be Blade Coating. Many blades have their very own coating which reduce friction, keeps the blade sharper and helps the blade withstand longer working process. Kerosene can also be used during the process.

Remember: Don’t use brass brush when the blade is coated, it can remove the coating. The best way to clean coated blade is to use a plastic scrubber.

Plastic Scrapper

Use the plastic scrapper to remove buildup from pitch, sap and resin within the wood. These kind of dirt can be difficult to remove if not dealt immediately and can damage your saw blade. If not removed, soak the blade for another day.

Brass Brush

For uncoated Circular Saw Blades, Brass bristled brush would be the perfect choice. It can easily clean dirt buildup after you soaked the Circular Saw Blade. The brush is soft enough for cleaning build-up and will not harm the reliability of the metal.

Resin Remover

Resin Remover are helpful when cleaning high density dirt on your Circular Saw Blade. Dilute the cleaner in water and soak the blade for 15 minutes. After soaking, rinse the blade and clean.