BitWasher
$99.00
Powered by ultrasonic cleaning technology
Prolongs the life of your router bits
Includes solution formulated by Ballistol for Shaper
Estimated Delivery Date: Dec 23rd
Ultrasonic cleaning technology restores your bits in minutes.
Soak your bits in an ultrasonic bath of Ballistol cleaning solution, then give them a light scrub with the included brush, and you’ll have fresh looking bits, ready for action.
Basin size (max usable space): 70mm x 135mm x 50mm
Basket size: 65mm x 130mm x 40mm
Brushes, cloth, and cleaning solution included
Formulated by Ballistol for Shaper
The specially formulated cleaning solution, developed by industry experts at Ballistol, will return your router bits to like-new condition in minutes. Simply let the BitWasher work its magic, then scrub off any excess with the included brush and cloth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultrasonic technology uses high-frequency sound waves to clean surfaces submerged in a liquid. The Shaper BitWasher utilizes ultrasonic technology and a specially-formulated fluid to clean your router bits from accumulated build up of debris and resins. Clean bits result in better cutting performance.
Shaper Bit Cleaning fluid, developed by experts at Ballistol, is specifically designed and tested for use with the BitWasher to clean grime off of router bits. Other ultrasonic cleaning fluids will likely work, though we can’t promise the results will be the same.
We recommend leaving bits immersed in the cleaning fluid only long enough for them to be cleaned. This generally takes ~5 minutes, but could be longer for very dirty bits. Once cleaning is complete, remove bits, brush if necessary and dry them with a rag, rather than allowing them to stay wet for an extended time. Long-duration exposure to fluids can sometimes discolor bits.
Yes. We developed BitWasher and Shaper Bit Cleaning Fluid specifically with router bits in mind. But the ultrasonic system also works great for cleaning other drill bits and shop tooling that need to be brought back to life. A few people here may have cleaned their bicycle chains 😉. As with anything, test first to see if you like the results.
We always recommended testing first to see if you like the results. It’s likely fine, but it’s not possible for us to test or verify every coating or material. We developed and tested the system using primarily uncoated, solid carbide cutters, this is where we have the most experience.
Yes, the BitWasher comes with one 500ml bottle of Bit Cleaning Fluid.
MIN marking indicates 237 mL; MAX marking indicates 560ml
It’s up to you, it really depends on how dirty your bits are. We generally change the fluid out when it starts resembling dirty cooking oil. It doesn’t hurt to experiment to see what works best for you.
The Shaper BitWasher has been formally tested to, and fully complies with UL/CSA Standard 60335-1:2016 (The Standard for the Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances).
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