https://www.mycncuk.com/ General discussion for Lead Screws and Drive Nuts. en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:59 GMT vBulletin 2 http://www.mycncuk.com/images/misc/rss.png https://www.mycncuk.com/ https://www.mycncuk.com/threads/16066-Rusty-Lead-Screw-Best-method-to-clean?goto=newpost Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:47:35 GMT Hello all. I have recently purchased a machine and all seems OK so far (mechanically, not tested electrics yet) apart from the x-axis lead screw... Hello all.
I have recently purchased a machine and all seems OK so far (mechanically, not tested electrics yet) apart from the x-axis lead screw which is quite rusty.
Could someone let me know the best way of cleaning it?
I thought about brass wire wheel on cordless drill, is that OK?
What would be the best way to protect the threads in the future once they are clean, or do you just leave it as-is? I was wondering if light machine oil or even a furniture polish sprayed on the thread, or is that just a real dumb idea ?? :-)
Many thanks.
Stephen ]]> SteveNotlob https://www.mycncuk.com/threads/16066-Rusty-Lead-Screw-Best-method-to-clean