Clean grime off plane without hurting japanning?

Dawn dish-washing detergent and a stiff cloth.

-- 温故知新

I use denatured alcohol and scotch brite pads… You might also try some orange cleaner depending on what is on the body….

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I kinda like the grime. ;=)

Armor all cleaner, terry cloth and q-tips.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

lol

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Soaking in Simple Green works quite well.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thanks for the tips ..I have an old Millers Falls No.9 that I’m working on.

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.