Thread: Jimp cleaning?

Holy Jimps Batman how do you clean these things?

On a serious note...just starting to do some restoring, things are going very well..
but how on earth do I get into the Jimps and clean them up? I am hand sanding, I do
not as of yet have any power tools to use. Any and all help appreciated!

Thanks in advance Gents

-Kev

I have a variety of attacks. I start with a wire brush, sometimes I start with a utility knife , and if need be sand paper on a tiny piece of wood. There are the files that are used in the making of the jimps, I do not have any, but they would need to be used with caution, in theory the steel is hardened after the jimps are made and you can wreck the file easily.

I guess no easy shortcuts exist for this area. Using WD40 or similar type of oil could help also.

ya I like using WD 40 for hand sanding with wet/dry paper. I'll try messing around more with thin edges and sandpaper and see if I can get in there decently...i'm still hoping there is something I haven't thought of...a magic trick would be nice
thanks guys

I sometimes use a stainless steel brush, a brass brush and a dental pick to clean those pesky grooves.

3M radial bristle discs & a dremel. As long as it's not heavy rust.