Can a wood router, with suitable bit and jig, remove a layer of rust from my cast iron drill press table?
The important thing is that the drill press table remain absolutely flat, so I envisage a jig using two parallel steel bars, which support the router, and between which the router can also move from side to side to cover the entire surface. What type of bit/cutter is required for a router with an 8mm collet. THANKS!!!!
Would’nt use a router as a way to “mill” the table surface .
Have an unheated garage workshop & rust is a problem.
I use a sanding disc w/ scotchbrite pads instead of paper.
They do not “cut” the metal & just scrub surface rust off.
Been doing it for years & no problem w/ keeping tool surfaces true.
I use them dry & then coat the cast table surfaces w/ pastewax to protect the raw metal between uses.
Found it to be better than coating w/ oil or silicone spray .
Best regards