Cleaning the honing wheel

[huntrashmi]

Hi everyone,

I bought a used T-4 and I suspect the previous owner used too much oil and/or honing compound. The honing wheel is pitch black and leaves a horrible mess every time I use it - leaving a thick layer or residue on my tools and sticky crumbs all around the T-4. Is there any way to clean up the honing wheel? I tried an old eraser, with little to no effect.

Any tips are much appreciated!

[John_B]

I occasionally use the edge of a piece of steel and any excess comes right off. If you have an old kife the spine will work.

[John Hancock Sr]

I have done a video on this. Start at 49 seconds

https://youtu.be/RoR0KjlfKfU?si=eRMKlWdK6VipfW2d&t=49