5 Products PRO Woodworkers Use to Maintain Their Shop (YOU CAN TOO)

[@731Woodworks]

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[@steelhead1194]

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[@billboy7390]

Serpentine belts are the grooved belts like on your car. Usually wider and much thinner than a V belt. They are used on a lot of woodworking tools like a SawStop tablesaw.

[@emmakun]

Even the old Ridgid r4512 has a serpentine belt, they’re supposed to be superior to the standard V-belts, some folks say almost as good as link belts.

[@barrettready1713]

Or it could be a cogged v belt if the belt is a V shape, not a straight side. We use cogged v- belts in the hvac field.

[@steelhead1194]

Good tips! I use a 5 gallon bucket lid for my saw blades, they fit inside the rim, and I can soak them there, I also use a small " Brass brush" as it will not damage the carbide tips on the blades or remove the paint from the painted blades.

[@oldtireman4665]

I would not be using those stainless steel brushes my good blades. Use nothing heavier than brass or save your worn down tooth brushes which also do a decent job. You didn’t use stainless bore brushes to clean your rifle and handgun barrels, did you? I hope not. Anyway, same principle, micro scratches in the steel. They call em serpentine belts cause they snake all around the engine powering the alternator, water pump, power steering and the a/c plus an idler pulley to keep tension on the whole operation. If it breaks on you, you’re not going anywhere! And, when you replace it, follow the diagram exactly or yinz will go crazy trying to figure out the correct orientation or it won’t work. One belt to rule them all and in the engine compartment, bind them.

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

I keep silica packs from packaging (they absorb moisture). I toss them in drawers, tool kits, etc. similar to the zerust product-but FREE.

[@tom.coomes]

Great tips, thank you! One thing I might add is that when I was in the Air Force we had to stop using Simple Green because over time it starts to degrade metal.

[@sirbrewzalot]

The purple one claims to be 'Safe on Metal Surfaces' on the package. The classic green makes no such claim.

[@tom.coomes]

@@sirbrewzalot Good to know, thank you. I wonder if it still works as good as the original, that stuff was awesome, it would clean off years of grease build up.

[@davesatosky5840]

get brass bristle brushes for your blade cleaning needs, it works just as well as the steel but being brass its far more gentle on that microscopic cutting edge

[@RUM123]

Yeah, belt dressing can cause a serpentine belt, whatever that is, to sling off into a low earth orbit. It's actually kind of fun and I highly recommend it.

[@danamcdavid782]

Matt, great video and great tips, as always. A good friend of mine and fellow woodworker uses Harbor Freight movers blankets on his tools when not in use, absorbing any moisture, virtually eliminating rust on his cast iron.

[@WalterMelons]

I wonder if the dry lube interferes with any finishes.

[@barrettready1713]

Just an FYI, a serpentine belt is normally a flat wide belt sometimes with cogs (aka teeth), but not normally bc both sides of the belt are used when pulled through more than 2 pullies. From the look of the wen drill press, I would guess it is a V- belt. Which can be a cog belt as well or not. In the belt should be its length and thickness. Like a 3L180 or even a 4L180, I'm not sure without seeing a bit closer, but I doubt it is an A or B fit something so small. Great video, as always sir.

[@rta3738]

Thanks. Finally someone who knows what a serpentine belt is. More than a few posters sound very authoritative on this, but are completely wrong. Just goes to show you to take each comment with a giant grain of salt.

[@claythomas9467]

Slick as owl snot? :D this channel is G rated haha.

[@cbbuddydavis]

You said ‘owl snot’. I know why you said that instead, but you and I both know that’s not what we grew up hearing. 😂

[@731Woodworks]

🤣👊🏻

[@pmelchman]

Brass brushes are better for your saw blades

[@skiblink]

Stainless brushes dont scratch those blades? Or carbide? I have always used brass brushes, as they are softer.

[@731Woodworks]

Brass is preferred

[@brentfowler2317]

Hey Matt, I really hate to be that guy. But I feel that if its something that may cause a safety issue. Then I feel that it would be worse of my not to say something. So here goes nothing. To start with Stumpy Nubs, I believe is the one I've heard several times talking about these two things. One, I wouldn't use stainless steel brushes on your blades. Over time it can where down the blade and scratch it up pretty bad, as well.. And second oven cleaner is definitely something you want to avoid using on your saw blades. Oven cleaner, over time will eat away at the brazing that holds the carbide teeth, onto the metal blade. And after sometime, those carbide teeth will actually start flying off of your blade. Sharp metal projectiles, yike!! So with that said, I have two recommendations. The first one is, try using a brass, or nylon brush to clean away the pitch. Neither of which will scratch or tear to up your blades. And next is, use that Simple Green.... Or if your looking for something else, there is a non hazardous product. It's called Evapo-Rust and it's a water based, rust remover. That isn't harmful to your hands, and you can actually reuse it. It's pretty amazing what that stuff can do. Thanks for another great video my friend. And I'll be ordering a couple of those items from your affiliate links. So thanks for that also. God bless you and your family brother. Stay safe my friend..

[@patrickhayes7586]

Hello, I am a Brother in Christ. I do like your channel. I just starting my shop. I also just got a SawStop. God has blessed me this year being a commission salesman. There is so much to learn, I'm 63 an have been a wood worker on and off for years. Any tips would help

[@danmoyer8191]

All good tips. To keep cast iron from rusting, use 1/4 masonite (cheaper than same thickness plywood) to cover the cast iron on table saw, jointer, bandsaw, and planer. On the jointer, I use a piece of masonite cut to size a of the vertical fence and use rare earth magnets to hold it in place. I also wax the masonite. I think it helps moisture in the air from filtering through the masonite.

[@rw7532]

Bo shield etched my sawstop table. I hate the stuff. I will give the Sandro g blocks a try. Hope it will remove some of the etching the acid in Bo shield did. How often do you have to apply the Teflon spray?

[@TonyMoore-w2w]

Enjoyed the video, good information and will try some of the items you have mentioned. ... A serpentine belt is the wide, grooved belt like the fan belt on your car.

[@AldrichCustomCrafts]

Love your videos, but I wanna know who did the research on owl snot slickness???? lol Love those southern sayings.

[@Mike-ou5ps]

Howdy again Mr. 731.. Ok dude. I just commented on yesterday's video about this....Where the heck fire did you hide that camera in my shop? I'm watching this video and about halfway through, I'm thinking..."Man, I need to ask him what that spray was called for the drill press". I finally got one yesterday (still in the box). And what do ya know, no sooner that I starting thinking to ask you that, you present it. You are freaking me out Mr. Buttons... Ok...I'm thinking about what the next lotto numbers will be. What's the answer? 😅

[@731Woodworks]

🤣 My go to numbers are 7-31-7-31-73-1 😉

[@samatcernics]

What happened to the garage door windows haha...love the education, my fiancé and I are in the process of buying tools to start building and we're gonna start by building some of the things for our wedding in August and I can't say thank you enough for so many things we've learned from your videos....thank you!

[@731Woodworks]

lol I was using some cardboard to block the morning sun

[@josephconsuegra6420]

I keep my hand/power tools well oiled and it helps a lot.

[@Mostviews111]

Zerust is a waste just buy a big pack of gel silica packets

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Nice video with a couple of points to note: experts have said not to use an “oven cleaner” because the chemicals are caustic to breath and to the skin and can attacked and weaken the brazed carbide saw tips. Yes, a brass or plastic brush should be used instead of a stainless brush which can damage the carbide blade.

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Also, make sure any paste wax or protective covering doesn’t contain “silicone” as the residue can rub off and stain will not properly stick to wood surfaces.

[@jimhart4488]

Oven cleaner can attack the braised joint of the carbide teeth on a sawblade. You don't want that joint failing when the blade is spinning. Also, many blades have a permanent PTFE coating to reduce friction and heat. Simple Green will remove that coating, but I guest if you have Blaster Teflon spray you can at least temporarily undo the damage. Speaking of damage, stainless steel brushes can damage blades. A brass brush cleans just as well without the damage.

[@EKCraftMasters]

"Says don't use it on serpentine belts whatever that means" 🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking the same thing hahaha Great video very informative I have the same issue with my drill press and rust build up .. Can't wait to try these products out and have my equipment looking brand new!! Thank you for this !!

[@nathanquinlan2719]

1) Buy Desiccant that is color changing. You can heat them in a toaster oven @150C or so to recharge their ability to absorb moisture. Very cost effective, leave in a small bowl/open jar.

[@frankgreen7988]

Dawn dish detergent also cleans blades

[@chriswhitley3283]

Simple green is good stuff. Have worked where they used it for cleaning machines.

[@scottsimpey2965]

A few years ago I bought a box of random clamps, sharpening stuff, and other assorted small tools that happened to have a set of the sandflex blocks in it. I didn’t know what they were at the time and when I pulled them out of the box/sleeve they felt kind of gummy, really bendy, and kind of crumbly so I threw them out. Later on I found out what they were and how useful they were and wished I did some research on them before throwing them out. Thankfully they aren’t very expensive. Are those something that can be used on wood as well? Granted that I have plenty of regular sand paper but was just curious about that.

[@terrmaso]

I also use a 5gal bucket lid to set my blades in. Keeps the cleaner on the blade and protects the carbide. I have also heard/read that oven cleaner can damage the carbide on your blade. Just curious, how do you know how slick owl snot is?

[@julianjacobson2272]

My crew and I use the same dry lube on all our saw blades. It’s fantastic and we’ve never had any trouble with build up. I’d recommend giving it a try.

[@abrahamnationllc]

Beard is looking good brother 👍

[@codyscreations]

My friend...I miss your build videos. Need less "You need this videos" and more actual woodworking. Still enjoy your channel though.

[@731Woodworks]

Got a desk build video coming next week.

[@codyscreations]

@@731Woodworks good deal. Looking forward to it. Been needing to build me a desk.

[@kevinmiller1881]

1) The dry lube spray is good for garage doors if they squeak when raising or lowering 2) I thought rust just added patina to it? 😂

[@lukehosman411]

I used 2 - 10x20x1” merv11 filters and set them directly on top of my mini split inside unit. It helps keep a lot of the dust from the inside of the unit and it’s filters. Much easier to simply swap those out than clean the factory filter. It also traps more fine dust.

[@kencoleman7762]

Very useful video. However, I prefer brass brushes for cleaning my saw blades. Also, it is very helpful when you translate various Arkansas terms like "shied down". Don't stop using them just help us know what they mean. Thanks.

[@502deth]

i thought he said "showered down" ???

[@22busy43]

He said showered down and clarified it meant pulled hard.

[@kencoleman7762]

Miriam Webster says it is a verb that can mean "to suddenly start or pull away out of fright". Actually, it appears to have a multitude of meanings but, in this case, it means whatever he says it does.

[@22busy43]

@@kencoleman7762 I grew up hearing the phase when referring to giving a vehicle a lot of gas. You “shower down” on the gas.

[@731Woodworks]

@wade exactly!

[@tknyte]

"Slick as owl snot" lol

[@jaytrent62]

FYI the phosphoric acid in Boeshield is the primary flavoring in Coca Cola

[@jaytrent62]

(and I still drink it)

[@jaytrent62]

Coca-Cola, I mean...not Boeshield rust remover ;-) I was just using the same stuff on my tablesaw, caught a whiff of the smell and checked the ingredients.

[@peterrasmussen382]

Old socks with cat litter will do the job any place even in your car in the winter.

[@walterhuth4975]

Owl snot?!?🤣

[@rexcowan4314]

Good Stuff.

[@tknyte]

Wouldn't those stainless steel brushes dull the carbide tips on the saw blades?

[@robertmadden7536]

Good run through but I notice a number of the products are out of stock at Amazon

[@kboothrealty]

Why am I not surprised you clean your barbell.

[@ado933]

Great tips. One of our favorite channels.

[@profcah]

Great set of recommendations! Keep up the great work!

[@garvielloken3929]

Nooice! 😎

[@jimdouglasgregory]

If you've never tried one you need to do one of the green link belts like from harbor Freight it makes the world a difference for belt driven tools it cuts down severely on vibration because those rubber belts form kind of in oval shape and they vibrate every time it goes past that spot

[@jimhart4488]

Link bolts can make a big difference in performance. I put one on my 1.5hp table saw and the difference was immediately noticeable. Faster cutting, less burning. And no need for a belt dressing.

[@BroRiv]

Gonna try the belt dressing on my jeans belt and see if that keeps them from falling off. Is the teflon lube food safe? I have non stick Ronco "NEVER STICK" frying pans that stick like crazy.

[@731Woodworks]

lol don't think it is food safe

[@FixItFrench]

Buying dry lube now. I put a scratch in my tablesaw the other day and it broke my heart lol

[@telefrag93551]

Dude I miss clicked and hit dislike 🤦‍♂️ changed it to like.

[@Bigdog1787]

It's ok no one can see dislikes anymore 😤

[@Corey_houston]

I died at the end😂 “it does say not you use it on serpentine belts….whhhhhuutever that means” 😂😂

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@partsdave8943]

Also. Serpentine belts are the Multi-groove belts that you find on most modern vehicles. Started using them about 25ish years ago.

[@partsdave8943]

Perhaps you could do a Shorts video on using the Dry Lube on one of your old blades. A before and after test. Obviously not on your favorite blades….

[@731Woodworks]

Good idea! I’ll do it!

[@HW-75]

Awesome tips. How do you store all your sandpapers? I use a ziplock bag and for bigger sheets i put them inside a folder and tuck them inside a cabinet drawer.

[@731Woodworks]

I've got a sustainer I put them in (Festool container thingy)

[@502deth]

manilla folders for each grit then put them all in an accordion file holder. easy solution for those of us without the festool money ;)

[@Damon_Barber]

I keep them in the package they come in and have a drawer for them. They are assorted in ascending order so the first thing I have to move is my 80 grit. Usually what I need first anyway if not 100 or 120 which are 2nd and 3rd down.

[@h2onighthawk919]

I have a contractor aluminum top table saw that has a coating on it with a couple of scratches on it, would the wax be better or the dry lube?

[@731Woodworks]

Probably the dry lube

[@billboy7390]

I’ve used Teflon sprays for over 40 years. Do yourself a favor and use brass or plastic bristle brush, even the tiny steel wires can damage carbide. Living in Arizona with the humidity levels are extremely low you still do have rust problems and your ideas are great. The sanding blocks you used it been around for years and are so simple and last very very long time and a great small investment.

[@kevingebert4316]

Agreed. Brass is best for blades.

[@moosewerks6646]

Super clean is another really good one!

[@cabman86]

I'm in Shreveport. We understand humidity too

[@cabman86]

I go through the Damp Rid pods twice a month

[@johnlp3376]

100% correct I'm in keatchie and summers are bad lol.

[@ronswoodshack3855]

Great tips Mighty Matt! Thank you for the content.

[@dirt4fun]

How long do the Zerust pods last?

[@731Woodworks]

Says up to 1 year on the product description

[@Damon_Barber]

That was my question as well. Good to know. Probably not a bad idea to write the date you open it with a sharpie so you know when to change it... or write the exp date.

[@travissamuels9011]

Awesome video

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@MattsTAW]

That was great. Incredibly useful. I especially like the dry lube. Like you said, paste wax works, but it's messy and always seems to attract dust in the worst spots. Much appreciate the links.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bigdog1787]

I like the end when you said what ever that means made me laugh 🤣

[@DefensorFortis]

I like to use a drop or two on the saw blades of DSX extra and the hotter it gets the slicker it gets and it will not grab dirt if you just put a drop or two and rub it in. Also Lowe's has a product called super slick stuff that is really good for cleaning and lubrication and rust removal, with a little elbow grease 😎

[@antoniovazquez6055]

Any ideas on how to make a suggestion box?