Cleaning set putty/filler from a taping knife/scrapers

[HawkEye244]

As the title.. I have a putty knife with caked on layers of easyfill, I've had a go scraping the stuff off with a scraper but it's like rock, I don't want to use a chisel and hack at it as this will rip through the protective layers on the tool. Would leaving it in a bucket over night work? I'd prefer to avoid harsh chemicals and go for the natural methods.

 

[footprints]

I would stick it in a bucket of hot water with some soap powder/liquid overnight.

 

[roy c]

I would buy a new putty knife and look after it..

 

[ree]

As above.

But just saying: professionals in the taping or plastering game wash all tools as they go along - its a must.

 

[HawkEye244]

I'll try the bucket method overnight with some fairy in it, see if it softens up enough to pick off. I admit to having done worked prior without the proper passion.

 

[joe-90]

Just use sandpaper like everyone else.

 

[gregers]

protective layer.
if you were that concerned it wouldnt be caked in crud.

give it a smack with a hammer.