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
[email protected]
I use a Paste Wax. However I also cover the saw table when the saw is
not in use. I have used a piece of plywood, and have currently got
cardboard on it. The idea is to keep the humid air from coming into
direct contact with the table surface.
Daniel Martin wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
>
> [email protected] (Doug Miller) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
>>In article <md9Rb.26353$U%5.177973@attbi_s03>, "ewhughes" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>exactly what I meant, I use an old fashioned wax, and it just happens to be
>>>Johnson's paste wax.
>>
>>Car wax isn't the same thing.
>>
>>
>>>"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>>In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes"
>>>
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>>>If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
>>>>>polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
>>>>>help the wood slide across the table better too.
>>>>
>>>>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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>>>news:[email protected]...
>>>>>
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> [email protected]
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>>>>
>>>>How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
>>>
>>>Miss America?
>>>
>>>
>>
Rust never sleeps...........
Barry Lennox wrote:
> On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:02:40 GMT, bmck <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>> 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
>> [email protected]
>
>
> I have had very good results for years now with a light coat of ATF.
> Very cheap and it works.
>
> Barry Lennox
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
[email protected] (Doug Miller) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> In article <md9Rb.26353$U%5.177973@attbi_s03>, "ewhughes" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >exactly what I meant, I use an old fashioned wax, and it just happens to be
> >Johnson's paste wax.
>
> Car wax isn't the same thing.
>
> >"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> >If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
> >> >polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
> >> >help the wood slide across the table better too.
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >>
> >> >"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> >news:[email protected]...
> >> >>
> >> >> 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
> >> >> [email protected]
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >> --
> >> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
> >>
> >> How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
> >Miss America?
> >
> >
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:02:40 GMT, bmck <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> 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
> [email protected]
I have had very good results for years now with a light coat of ATF.
Very cheap and it works.
Barry Lennox
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
"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> 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
> [email protected]
In article <a%[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> 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.
>
> "Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
> > >polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
> > >help the wood slide across the table better too.
> >
> > NO!! Car wax is a Bad Idea. Most car waxes contain silicone, which causes
> > problems with many wood finishes. Use a non-silicone paste wax instead,
> such
> > as Johnson's Paste Wax or Minwax Paste Finishing Wax.
> >
> >
> > >"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > >news:[email protected]...
> > >>
> > >> I live in a northern climate where it is very cold in winter
> > >> and then when spring arrives the top of my table saw and band saw have
> > >> rusted somewhat. I have tried petroleum jelly, wax etc. but I still
> > >> get the same problem each spring. Is there any product or procedure
> > >> that would prevent this problem ? Thanks, Bob
> > >> [email protected]
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
> >
> > How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
> Miss America?
>
>
>
buy more wood and Use it?......:-)
if not then lithium grease works great for storing machined tables
In article <[email protected]>, bmck <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I live in a northern climate where it is very cold in winter
>and then when spring arrives the top of my table saw and band saw have
>rusted somewhat. I have tried petroleum jelly, wax etc. but I still
>get the same problem each spring. Is there any product or procedure
>that would prevent this problem ? Thanks, Bob
> [email protected]
Boeshield or TopCote
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
In article <md9Rb.26353$U%5.177973@attbi_s03>, "ewhughes" <[email protected]> wrote:
>exactly what I meant, I use an old fashioned wax, and it just happens to be
>Johnson's paste wax.
Car wax isn't the same thing.
>"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>> >If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
>> >polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
>> >help the wood slide across the table better too.
>>
>> NO!! Car wax is a Bad Idea. Most car waxes contain silicone, which causes
>> problems with many wood finishes. Use a non-silicone paste wax instead,
>such
>> as Johnson's Paste Wax or Minwax Paste Finishing Wax.
>>
>>
>> >"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> >news:[email protected]...
>> >>
>> >> I live in a northern climate where it is very cold in winter
>> >> and then when spring arrives the top of my table saw and band saw have
>> >> rusted somewhat. I have tried petroleum jelly, wax etc. but I still
>> >> get the same problem each spring. Is there any product or procedure
>> >> that would prevent this problem ? Thanks, Bob
>> >> [email protected]
>> >
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>>
>> How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
>Miss America?
>
>
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
Parafin has always done a great job for me, but I live in SE Texas and have
a different climate. Unfortunately for my tools, I live close to the beach
and salty air is great for making piles of rust out of perfectly good tools.
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> >If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
> >polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
> >help the wood slide across the table better too.
>
> 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.
>
>
> >"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >> 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
> >> [email protected]
> >
> >
>
> --
> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
> How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
Miss America?
Bob
If you are not going to use the equipment during the cold months,
BoeShield T9 is the choice
John
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:02:40 GMT, bmck <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> 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
> [email protected]
Barry Lennox wrote:
> I have had very good results for years now with a light coat of ATF.
> Very cheap and it works.
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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Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/
exactly what I meant, I use an old fashioned wax, and it just happens to be
Johnson's paste wax.
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> >If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
> >polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
> >help the wood slide across the table better too.
>
> 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.
>
>
> >"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >> 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
> >> [email protected]
> >
> >
>
> --
> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
> How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for
Miss America?
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:02:40 +0000, bmck wrote:
>
> 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
> [email protected]
light coating of oil works here just south of the artic circle
If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
help the wood slide across the table better too.
"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> 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
> [email protected]
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 long as the other solutions, but I have no rust on the
saw or drill press and love the smell! :)
"Gretch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:02:40 +0000, bmck wrote:
>
> >
> > 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
> > [email protected]
>
>
> light coating of oil works here just south of the artic circle
In article <sT8Rb.154568$xy6.741613@attbi_s02>, "ewhughes" <[email protected]> wrote:
>If you're going to use it during the winter, a good coat of car wax, not
>polish, will keep the condensation from forming on the top. It will also
>help the wood slide across the table better too.
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.
>"bmck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>
>> 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
>> [email protected]
>
>
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?