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[Gillthepainter]

Have acquired through this site, an underpinner.
Tis a bench 6992.

A bit gunked up but in good working order.
Unfortunately I got a wedge jammed in there. And when taking it out, realized it's not marvellously clean.

I confess I'm not wanting to dabble too much, but have dropped down the chamber housing the nails and the hook foot/ driver blade.
It feels fairly sticky.

What do I clean this up with please?
And do I rub it with anything afterwards.

Also the guillotine I got is pretty filthy, but cuts excellently.
What do I clean the sticky, gunky surface with ... I don't want to dabble too much with this piece as it is balanced beautifully.

[prospero]

The clue is in the question.



Actually I wouldn't go to those lengths. There are certain parts that do get clogged up and its vital to keep them clean. But avoid lubrication as this will make it clog up quicker. The hammer slide is the main thing. I find using steel wool to give it a good polishing works a treat. The other part is on the wedge chute where the pointy end of the wedge stick pushes into two grooves. If the grooves get mucky the wedges are not far enough forward and the hammer doesn't get a good purchase and can slip around the side and cause a jam. You will begin to notice this on the last few wedges on a stick when the spring is nearing max extension.
But the main thing is, don't lather it all with oil in the hope that it will free things up as it will have the opposite effect.

[Graysalchemy]

I always grease the hammer on the cassese. But the main damage comes from glue which works its way down.

[Gillthepainter]

Thank you both very much.
Husband has heard of gunk (new to me).

Halfords has it, so I've reserved to collect it tomorrow. Just the small can, as I doubt I'll be stripping down much else.

Very clear advice as always.