CMT blade and bit cleaner

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Really like that this isn't a harsh chemical but still does a great job cleaning up my blades and router bits.  I've used this for many years.

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Here's the company link.  I haven't used it beyond blades and router bits, although I see they note keeping table saw tops rust free.  I would be interested if anyone had used it for that application.
I can vouch for Bosheild T9, and good old paste wax. 
GeorgeWest - to this point I've just used paste wax on my table saw.  Just applied today as I was doing some cleanup.
dont know what i will use when johnsons is gone hopefully im not far behind it 

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

I’ve heard good things about the CMT cleaner. I’ve always just used 409. Anyone able to compare them?

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Barb thanks for posting.

I have something similar - I have to try it on my TS.  I also have a file that has resin stuck in it.

Petey

Petey - if you use on your TS please post how it works for you.  
Two things that have always worked for me for even the worst gunked up blades:
Dawn dish detergent (blue liquid) and liquid laundry detergent.
Guessing there are a lot of workable options.  I do like this aspect listed for the CMT product:  " Do not rinse after cleaning. Formula 2050 provides protection from rust and corrosion."  I'm not in my shop constantly so having some added protection seems good.
If I recall, CMT is also sold at Menards??  I use the citrus degreaser to clean blades and bits as well if I'm out of CMT.  I never noticed the "do not rinse" part of the instructions.  Of course, that's probably because I didn't read them.  

Boeshield Rust Free and Blade and bit are decent as well, but more expensive.  I like Boeshield Rust and Corrosion for anything that squeaks.

Bostik Glidecote is really good for cast iron surfaces.  It seems to hold up better than paste wax.


Barb

I have a cleaner from Freud - looks the same?  It works great too

Petey