Bench Top

[Seano]

Anyone got any ideas on the best way to remove the millscale from the top of a 2x1m benchtop.......? flap disk..belt sander....I had thought about chunko's method using the acid solution, but it's probably too large a surface for it to be effective.

 

[Hitch]

Dont worry about it too much, It will come off eventually through use.

 

[Seano]

Was just thinking of having a perfect earthing surface Hitch, on't other hand I suppose it will stop the top rusting up, I tend to forget that the benchtops at work while bare and shiny, are in a nice warm shop

 

[jonjoe]

wire cup brush

 

[chunkolini]

My bench has a 6mm hot rolled top, and not had any problems with earthing.
I would not worry about it.
Chunko'.

 

[Welderpaul]

I would leave the millscale on as long as you can. It will reduce the amount of spatter that sticks to it, and stop it rusting. I started out with a 20mm plate bench so millscale was very thick. Never any problems with earthing.

 

[snowcat]

always left millscale on varrious plates for benches never a problem, plate will not be that "true", as said the scale will help protect it.

 

[astro_al]

Same here, just leave it.

Al

 

[Powermyster]

always left millscale on varrious plates for benches never a problem, plate will not be that "true", as said the scale will help protect it.

How true would one expect 8-10mm plate to be. The main purpose for my bench is to have a nice flat surface to work on. I have. Few little jobs coming up and wanted the bench for them.

 

[Seano]

I think I'll leave it then eh..... cheers everyone