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What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and buffed
it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This is the
first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep it in
good condition.

Thanks,
Charlie


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Charlie H. wrote:
What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and buffed
it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This is the
first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep it in
good condition.


Paste wax.

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"Charlie H." wrote in message
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What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and
buffed it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This
is the first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep
it in good condition.



In a humid climate, TopCote. Well in any climate, TopCote. Apply 2 heavy
coats buffing between each. Paste wax with out silicone works for some but
did not for me in a humid climate. TopCote goes a long way and lasts a long
time.


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Paste wax is all I use. If you are expecting to keep it shiny like new,
expect to sand it from time to time. Not a good thing. It will get dark.
Doesn't hurt it a bit. Red is bad though.

"Charlie H." wrote in message
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What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and

buffed
it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This is the
first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep it in
good condition.

Thanks,
Charlie




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On Sat, 04 Mar 2006 16:42:30 -0600, Charlie H. wrote:

What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?


Use.


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I have had excellent results with an aerosol can product "Top Coat"
available at most woodworkers supply locations.

Don Dando


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What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and

buffed
it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This is the
first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep it in
good condition.

Thanks,
Charlie




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On Sat, 4 Mar 2006 16:42:30 -0600, "Charlie H." wrote:

What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and buffed
it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This is the
first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep it in
good condition.

Thanks,
Charlie

Johnson's paste wax, frequently applied. I broke down and put an A/C in the garashop late last
summer which certainly makes a difference in rust problems. I live about 30 miles SW of downtown
Houston where the dew point is around 80F half the year.

I still wax my hardware about once a month, maybe just out of habit now, but why risk it? It
doesn't take much time, and is something constructive to do while "pottering" about the shop.
Besides, I like the way the wood slides across the tablesaw after a good wax session.

I have a theory about waxing metal, in that it is similar to seasoning cast iron cookware. Takes a
while to get all the pores in the metal filled, but when you do, a lot of the rust issues go away.

When I first started shooting muzzleloaders almost 30 years ago, I used to have a lot of problems
with rust. I'd detergent clean, scrub, hot water rinse, dry, then oil with some gun lube or the
other. Then somebody told me about "seasoning" a bore using natural waxes and lubes. Made sense to
me at the time so I tried it for a while. That while is now more than 25 years. I'm convinced it
works once you get the barrel seasoned properly, and have been using this method on my
muzzleloaders, table saw, jointer, etc ever since.

Regards,
Roy put an 'rp' in front of the zip code to reply by email
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"Roy" wrote in message
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Johnson's paste wax, frequently applied. I broke down and put an A/C in
the garashop late last
summer which certainly makes a difference in rust problems. I live about
30 miles SW of downtown
Houston where the dew point is around 80F half the year.

I still wax my hardware about once a month, maybe just out of habit now,
but why risk it? It
doesn't take much time, and is something constructive to do while
"pottering" about the shop.
Besides, I like the way the wood slides across the tablesaw after a good
wax session.

I have a theory about waxing metal, in that it is similar to seasoning
cast iron cookware. Takes a
while to get all the pores in the metal filled, but when you do, a lot of
the rust issues go away.

When I first started shooting muzzleloaders almost 30 years ago, I used to
have a lot of problems
with rust. I'd detergent clean, scrub, hot water rinse, dry, then oil
with some gun lube or the
other. Then somebody told me about "seasoning" a bore using natural waxes
and lubes. Made sense to
me at the time so I tried it for a while. That while is now more than 25
years. I'm convinced it
works once you get the barrel seasoned properly, and have been using this
method on my
muzzleloaders, table saw, jointer, etc ever since.



So Roy, do you live in Richmond/ Rosenburg?
I am about 15 miles SW of DT Houston.




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"Roy" wrote in message
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Johnson's paste wax, frequently applied. I broke down and put an A/C in
the garashop late last
summer which certainly makes a difference in rust problems. I live about
30 miles SW of downtown
Houston where the dew point is around 80F half the year.

I still wax my hardware about once a month, maybe just out of habit now,
but why risk it? It
doesn't take much time, and is something constructive to do while
"pottering" about the shop.
Besides, I like the way the wood slides across the tablesaw after a good
wax session.

I have a theory about waxing metal, in that it is similar to seasoning
cast iron cookware. Takes a
while to get all the pores in the metal filled, but when you do, a lot of
the rust issues go away.

When I first started shooting muzzleloaders almost 30 years ago, I used to
have a lot of problems
with rust. I'd detergent clean, scrub, hot water rinse, dry, then oil
with some gun lube or the
other. Then somebody told me about "seasoning" a bore using natural waxes
and lubes. Made sense to
me at the time so I tried it for a while. That while is now more than 25
years. I'm convinced it
works once you get the barrel seasoned properly, and have been using this
method on my
muzzleloaders, table saw, jointer, etc ever since.



So Roy, do you live in Richmond/ Rosenburg?
I am about 15 miles SW of DT Houston.



Richmond it is, but near the Jasper I unit in Pecan Grove. You're in Sugarland, or a bit further
in?
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On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 05:00:16 GMT, "Leon"
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So Roy, do you live in Richmond/ Rosenburg?
I am about 15 miles SW of DT Houston.



Richmond it is, but near the Jasper I unit in Pecan Grove. You're in
Sugarland, or a bit further
in?


SW Houston, about 1 mile from Stafford, The Meadows, and Sugarland. 59 and
Belfort area.




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Thanks to everyone
Charlie

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What do y'all use on your machines to keep the finished cast iron surfaces
from rusting ?

I bought SLIPIT Woodworkers Sliding Compound applied it liberally and
buffed it, but there are some rust spots appearing on my new machine. This
is the first new cast iron tool that I have owned and I would like to keep
it in good condition.

Thanks,
Charlie




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