Thread: Cleaning wooden hone boxes? [de-oiling]

Originally Posted by RezDog

The larger issue would be making sure that the solvent used to degrease would not effect the glue used to build the box. I suspect with a light spray of a less aggressive degreaser and keeping the box fairly dry would go a long way. You can read into that do not soak. Some oils may be drawn out using salt. I would be very cations with strong degreasers like oven cleaner. There is a citrus based degreaser called TKO that is strong and gentle at the same time. Most of my hones are water hones so I am thinking from a woodworkers perspective. TKO will be easy on the wood and likely the finish.

Where does one acquire TKO?

It is in the grocery store around here. Small un assuming bottle, with the cleaning products.

Originally Posted by benhunt

Where does one acquire TKO?

It would help if you could add your location in your profile so we can be more specific. With that said, here's one link:

https://www.mynaturalmarket.com/orga...tko-16-oz.html

You could also contact the manufacturer:

Orange TKO

Good Luck with the search.

Perhaps a can of spray brake parts cleaner from the auto parts?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Perhaps a can of spray brake parts cleaner from the auto parts?

I've used brake cleaner on bicycle parts and the stuff is a great degreaser. I was also thinking of good old mineral spirits.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've used brake cleaner on bicycle parts and the stuff is a great degreaser. I was also thinking of good old mineral spirits.

Ether is a good cleaner. Use it outside and no sparks nearby!