I went digging to find out the status of El Duke degreaser. Since Rivendell
sells it, I contacted them. Here's what Spencer told me:
"Hi Beth-
The El Duke guy quit making the stuff for a year or so a couple years ago.
Then he moved to WC and we convinced him to start making it again.
I thin
Marc, Home Depot has them in the paint section. It is a bucket designed for
holding paint. It is white plastic.
On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 8:23:19 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:
> Where did you find a bucket with a lid tight enough to prevent the WD-40
> from evaporating?
>
> Marc
>
> On Friday,
Jim -- I use El Duke degreaser (available in 12 oz. bottles at Rivendell:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/gooduke.htm) in one of those pink tubs
that hospitals used to send patients home with. It's big enough to hold a
crankset and everything else. I have on hand an assortment of brushes
rangi
Where did you find a bucket with a lid tight enough to prevent the WD-40
from evaporating?
Marc
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 11:58:15 AM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote:
>
> I use a 2 gallon plastic bucket (has a tight fitting lid) and fill with
> WD-40. I have a small parts bucket that fits ins
Jim,
I just use a plastic wash tub and simple green, works like a charm and
stores away easy.
~Hugh
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:35:22 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a solvent tank for drivetrain parts cleaning? That seems
> like the ultimate solution for cleaning g
I use a 2 gallon plastic bucket (has a tight fitting lid) and fill with
WD-40. I have a small parts bucket that fits inside. In 5 years, I have had
to add about a half a gallon of WD-40. Works really well.
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 8:19:30 PM UTC-5, KenP wrote:
> Has anyone thought of
Has anyone thought of using an old crockpot to soak parts in?
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 1:35:22 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a solvent tank for drivetrain parts cleaning? That seems
> like the ultimate solution for cleaning greasy parts. It would be nice to
> have t
It's worth doing a scan of the ebay results for "parts washer":
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Tools-/631/i.html?_nkw=parts+washer
This 3.5 gal bench-top unit sounds like it has the right features, $80
shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-1-2-GaIlon-SM-PARTS-WASHER-Heavy-Duty-Pump-Brand-New-Tool-cleaner
I have been using an ultrasonic cleaner I got on Amazon for the last couple
years and love it as it gets to all the cracks and crevices I would have a
hard time reaching with a tooth brush. It will do almost all of the drive
train components as well as the stem and seat post (if they aren't too
I've had this 5 gallon Safety Klean solvent tank since 1985.It's good size
for bike parts cleaning, including hubs mounted on wheels . Has an easy
change filter and last time I checked they will exchange the reservoir with
fresh cleaner fluid. The reservoir separates from the top and is easily
I worked with solvent tanks in my youth, and have never once missed them. I
don't really clean my bike drivetrains, though.
Let us know if it turns out to be the bee's knees!
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:35:22 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a
Another good product from Harbor Freight might be an ultrasonic cleaner.
I've always wanted one of those and this one is about the right size with
a 2.5 liter capacity. Should work good with something like Finish Line
citrus solvent, which may be diluted with up to 5 parts water. Would be
gr
Try this, from Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-1-2-half-gallon-parts-washer-96952.html
6.5 gallons and big enough for a crankset with rings attached. The
best washers are heated, but this one is great for normal home use.
Scott
On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 3:09 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.co
We just got one at the community shop in town bikebbq.com
It's huge, takes a while to heat up, but works fantastically. Can put an
entire frame inside it!
Doesn't work that great for casual use.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:35:22 AM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a solvent
I havent used proper solvent to clean for a while. All I use is a small
plastic tub of hot water, a bar of Lava soap, and a couple old tooth
brushes. If the parts are really grimey, I'll spray them with some simple
green to soak a few minutes before scrubbing. I'll use the tooth brush to
work u
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