John,
All those things mentioned by the others will work fine... but here's what I
do. I keep a small bottle of Johnson's Baby Powder in the shop and
occasionally sprinkle a little on my saw tables, especially after I clean
it. I rub it in well and then wipe off all excess. The only difference is
that I use my saw almost daily. If it truly will sit for long periods, then
a wax or chemical might be better.
Larry
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"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I am looking for recommendations on how to maintain a cast iron table saw
> surface. The saw will sit in the garage where dampness is an occasional
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>
Yea.... what he said.
Rich,
The only silicon stuff I have in my shop is pure silicon spray that I use
for lubrication. I've never bought any Boshield (sp?), SlipIt, or other
products for table tops and I've never needed them.
Now, on my Inca jointer, I use Watco satin wax because the beds are made of
some kind of aluminum. But on my Delta, and on the saw and bandsaw tables, I
use baby powder. When I'm stupid and set my coffee cup down on my saw table,
and when it spills, and when I don;t get to it right away, I clean up the
ring later with a PC 330 vibrating sander and wet/dry paper. Then I blow it
off well, and add the baby powder.
We all use what works. I use baby powder. It works.
Larry
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"searcher1" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Why not Silicone based products?
>
> Rich
>
> "Lawrence R Horgan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > John,
> > All those things mentioned by the others will work fine... but here's
what
> I
> > do. I keep a small bottle of Johnson's Baby Powder in the shop and
> > occasionally sprinkle a little on my saw tables, especially after I
clean
> > it. I rub it in well and then wipe off all excess. The only difference
is
> > that I use my saw almost daily. If it truly will sit for long periods,
> then
> > a wax or chemical might be better.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > --
> > Americans
> > [email protected]
> > "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I am looking for recommendations on how to maintain a cast iron table
> saw
> > > surface. The saw will sit in the garage where dampness is an
occasional
> > > problem.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
searcher1 wrote:
> Why not Silicone based products?
The silicon will migrate onto your project. It then buggers up any finish
applied. Not good.
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Why not Silicone based products?
Rich
"Lawrence R Horgan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> John,
> All those things mentioned by the others will work fine... but here's what
I
> do. I keep a small bottle of Johnson's Baby Powder in the shop and
> occasionally sprinkle a little on my saw tables, especially after I clean
> it. I rub it in well and then wipe off all excess. The only difference is
> that I use my saw almost daily. If it truly will sit for long periods,
then
> a wax or chemical might be better.
>
> Larry
>
> --
> Americans
> [email protected]
> "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I am looking for recommendations on how to maintain a cast iron table
saw
> > surface. The saw will sit in the garage where dampness is an occasional
> > problem.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John
> >
> >
>
>
when you aren't using it on a regular basis spray on Boeshield T-9
(don't wipe off).
when you are using it clean off the residue and apply a paste wax such
as SC Johnson's and buff when dry. don't use anything with silicone in it.
dave
John wrote:
> I am looking for recommendations on how to maintain a cast iron table saw
> surface. The saw will sit in the garage where dampness is an occasional
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>
John Crea wrote:
> If using the saw and not thinking STORAGE
>
> Clean it good and apply several coats of either Johnson's or BriWax
> pastewax, OR a commerial table top treament like TopCote
>
> Reapply either treatment frequently
I only had rust on my top once, after I stupidly left a piece of fresh pressure
treated lumber sitting on it. What can I say? I was young and stupid. I'm
older now and smell bad, but I digress.
I cleaned the rust off with steel wool and WD-40, cleaned the residue off with
brake cleaner, and then applied a couple coats of Johnson's Paste Wax. I've
never had a bit of rust on it since. Nor have I had to reapply wax all that
often.
FWIW, the saw sits in the garage; I live in North Carolina where we have plenty
of humidity in the summer.
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If using the saw and not thinking STORAGE
Clean it good and apply several coats of either Johnson's or BriWax
pastewax, OR a commerial table top treament like TopCote
Reapply either treatment frequently
John
On Sat, 6 Mar 2004 09:22:58 -0600, "John" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I am looking for recommendations on how to maintain a cast iron table saw
>surface. The saw will sit in the garage where dampness is an occasional
>problem.
>
>Thanks,
>
>John
>
"Silvan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I've got a shiny new one myself. I don't have any of the above stuff, so
> I'm using Johnson's paste wax on it. I also have a cheap box fan on LO,
> pointing directly at it, and running 24/7 to keep the air moving and
> discourage condensation.
>
> So far so good, but only time will tell. Good luck to both of our saws.
> I'm going to be a sad Silvan if this thing starts to rust.
Running 24/7 is a bit much. It is only during times of big temperature
change or humidity change that will make a difference. Or when you heat the
shop after it has sat for a cold week. .
If it ever does rust, Top Saver is fantastic for removal. I put Top Cote on
it after cleaning and it has been looking as good as when new. Tried wax,
but I did not have great results with it. Maybe I just did not have it on
heavy enough or often enough.
Ed
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John wrote:
> I am looking for recommendations on how to maintain a cast iron table saw
> surface. The saw will sit in the garage where dampness is an occasional
> problem.
Boeshield and Top Cote come to mind as the Wreck's usual answer to this
question.
I've got a shiny new one myself. I don't have any of the above stuff, so
I'm using Johnson's paste wax on it. I also have a cheap box fan on LO,
pointing directly at it, and running 24/7 to keep the air moving and
discourage condensation.
So far so good, but only time will tell. Good luck to both of our saws.
I'm going to be a sad Silvan if this thing starts to rust.
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