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Rust prevention

#1 Post by Gazza »

Is WD40 any good for wiping on tools for rust prevention purposes or is oil better?
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#2 Post by bradaz11 »

oil is always better. 3in1 on a rag, wipe over.
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#3 Post by channel12 »

WD40 = Water Dispersant + 40th formula that finally worked.

Rust prevention, oil or grease dependant on where or what or for how long.
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#4 Post by Gazza »

Pillar drill mainly as I noticed today its "on the turn"
I'll also want to do hand saws too and whatever else needs it.
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#5 Post by bradaz11 »

if it's the pillar of the pillar drill, grease is your best bet
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#6 Post by Gazza »

Pillar and table. Oil table?
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#7 Post by bradaz11 »

only if you arent using it. it'll be a pain everytime you put something on it. especially wood.

with the table, you might find a light surface rust is actually preferable to having to degrease it everytime you need it, and instead, just give it a periodic go over with a soft wire brush
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#8 Post by BamBam »

I use Froglube, keeps my tools rust free and minty fresh.
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I use Froglube, keeps my tools rust free and minty fresh.

What has froggy got to say about that???????????? teanews
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#10 Post by Pippin89 »

For the table use a wax. Beeswax works well. Put a tiny (and I mean tiny) bit on the table and work it in with your hand. Rub it well as you need to warm it up for it to spread properly. Keep rubbing until its smooth and then buff off with a cloth. It won't interfere with your work piece (in fact it will help with moving thing around easily) and it will go some way to prevent rust.
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