I live in a northern climate where it is very cold in winter and then when spring arrives the top of my table saw and band saw have rusted somewhat. I have tried petroleum jelly, wax etc. but I still get the same problem each spring. Is there any product or procedure that would prevent this problem ? Thanks, Bob snipped-for-privacy@nbnet.nb.ca
Boeshield or TopCote
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WOOD Mag has a really good article on rust preventers and cleaners in the current issue. You should check that out.
Also, DAGS and you'll see that this discussion has come up in the past - interstingly, it sort of reflects the report in WOOD....
Nick B
Bob
If you are not going to use the equipment during the cold months, BoeShield T9 is the choice
John
I have been using a product by CRC named Table Guard, so far I am pleased the top remains very smooth and well protected. They claim their product leaves no residue on the wood. Try this link for more information.
NO!! Car wax is a Bad Idea. Most car waxes contain silicone, which causes problems with many wood finishes. Use a non-silicone paste wax instead, such as Johnson's Paste Wax or Minwax Paste Finishing Wax.
-- Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
Car wax isn't the same thing.
-- Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
light coating of oil works here just south of the artic circle
I would be concerned about the amount of humidity you have in the springtime. Protecting your TS for rust is good but I would attack the cause of the problem. You have not mentioned where your shop is located but if it's the basement I would install a dehumidifier for cutting down on the humidity level.
This would also be good for the rest of your home. I have a small unit that runs when needed and its very surprising to see how much it will collect. I have mine hooked up now so it releases the water to the sump pump, so I don't have to worry about emptying it all the time.
Daniel
I'm sort of a newbie, but I've just been spraying a fine layer of wd40 on the top then wiping off so there is not a lot of residue. After all wd-40 was designed to repel water.
It may not last as l>
Parafin has always done a great job for me, but I live in SE Texas and have a different climate. Unfortunately for my tools, I live close to the beach and salty air is great for making piles of rust out of perfectly good tools.
I have had very good results for years now with a light coat of ATF. Very cheap and it works.
Barry Lennox
buy more wood and Use it?......:-) if not then lithium grease works great for storing machined tables
What do you do? Grind them into a paste of some sort and slather on? How many ATF officers does it take to stop rust on a saw? Is it sufficient to just lop off an arm or two, or do you have to grind up the whole ATF officer?
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