I really need to clean my Atlas 618 lathe, n my Atlas 7b shaper. Lathe's not too bad, n has just been shifted over to it's new bench. The shaper on the other hand is filthy. Has years of accumilated dust n surface rust from sitting in barn unused n uncared for. When I got it to my shop, I did brush off what would come off easily,but was afraid to use air,, didnt want to blow grit n stuff into workings. I've over the last yeaR, SLATHERED REG LUBE OIL , N PENETRATING OIL OVER IT TO GET THE MOVING BITS TO MOVE. It's destined to move to the bench the lathe was on , n I'd like to clean it really well before the move. I was thinking something like"Simple Green" or such,, but if theres something better, I'de try that.
Really want to get to making chips,, but want to do my machines right . Lathe getting new twist lok belts , picking them up from local industrial supplyer in am.