DerbyDad03 wrote:

All other things being equal (weather, moisture, etc) as they would be,
does the mere presence of rust on one surface make the other surface
more apt to rust?

Well that is an interesting question, on my table saw, it sure seemed to. But then, I
brown a rifle barrel and then oil it for protection.

I tend to think of rust as a sponge. Untreated it absorbs moisture, treated, it holds
oil.

I have a feeling there are many opinions. Best to never let rust start.

Wes
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