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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but
Johnson's paste wax works just fine. wrote in message ups.com... I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. |
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"Tim and Steph" wrote in message news:qJ8uf.34473$az4.26813@trndny03... There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but Johnson's paste wax works just fine. wrote in message ups.com... I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. Another option is just to ball up a piece of wax paper and scrub the tabletop with that. |
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wrote in message ups.com... I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. Do not use car wax. Many contain silicones that will get on the wood and make finishing a nightmare. Depending on circumstances, Johnson's Paste Wax my be enough. For more sever climates, Topcote, Bosehield T-9 are good. Any dealer in woodworking supplies will have what you need. www.leevalley.com and www.woodcraft.com both carry the products If you have rust already, Top Saver is the best product for removing it. Easy to use and works fast. Amazingly fast. |
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
I use WD-40. A light spray followed by a rubdown with a dry cloth to remove
any excess that might transfer to wood being cut. WD-40 is exceptional at preventing rust. My saw is in a somewhat damp area of a basement and using WD-40 prevents any rust for me. I've had my saw outside and a sprinkle of rain comes up and wets the surface - a quick spray and rubdown prevents any rusting. wrote in message ups.com... I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. |
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
Google for rec.woodworking newsgroup as it has been discussed to death
there. DON'T use car wax, possible silicone will cause problems finishing. Johnson's wax is often suggested as is Top Coat spray. On 1 Jan 2006 23:04:39 -0800, wrote: I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. |
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
"Tim and Steph" wrote in message news:qJ8uf.34473$az4.26813@trndny03... There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but Johnson's paste wax works just fine. wrote in message ups.com... I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. Paste car wax, It also helps the wood slide along. I got the wax idea from a cabinet maker, he always putting wax on the table. If I am doing any large amount of sawing I wax mine including the melamine extension and out feed table. |
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
Baby Powder, or talc is cheap and protects the table without leaving
film or residue. On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 12:08:54 GMT, "Tim and Steph" wrote: There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but Johnson's paste wax works just fine. wrote in message oups.com... I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. |
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
Phisherman wrote:
I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something special? Thanks. I use Johnson's Paste wax (buy it at Lowes, HD, WalMart or Ace hardware). Car wax may contain silicates which is not good for a cast iron table saw top. A small-wattage light bulb under the table will help prevent rust too. Car wax won't damage tablesaw tops. The problem with silicates is that they have a bad effect on the workpiece when you attempt to finish it. So it damages your wood, not your saw. I use Johnson's Paste Wax on mine. -- Mortimer Schnerd, RN VE |
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What to use on table saw to prevent rust
On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:05:46 GMT, "HarryS"
wrote: I use WD-40. A light spray followed by a rubdown with a dry cloth to remove any excess that might transfer to wood being cut. WD-40 is exceptional at preventing rust. My saw is in a somewhat damp area of a basement and using WD-40 prevents any rust for me. I've had my saw outside and a sprinkle of rain comes up and wets the surface - a quick spray and rubdown prevents any rusting. I use WD-40 as well and wipe it off with paint thinner in the Spring. Gary Please remove XXX in email address if email reply is desired. |
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