storing cast iron equipment
 

Hi,

I have a table saw and a planer with a cast iron table.
I have to store them for 2 month outside ( to enlarge my workshop) . In
the Netherlands it can become pretty wet in autumn. What stuf should I
coat the surface with, that protects the cast iron, and can be easily
removed later?

jaap

storing cast iron equipment
 

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Hi,

I have a table saw and a planer with a cast iron table.
I have to store them for 2 month outside ( to enlarge my workshop) . In
the Netherlands it can become pretty wet in autumn. What stuf should I
coat the surface with, that protects the cast iron, and can be easily
removed later?

There are products in the US that work well and may be available to you.
Top Cote, Boeshield are two that I've used. I'm not sure about
international shipping, but check www.leevalley.com for information. I'm
sure you plan to cover them with waterproof tarps too.

storing cast iron equipment
 

Thanks,
I will check whether they sell Top Cote here as well.
From the description I read this is a thin film.When it works it is OK.
But it is intended for use while operating the tools. Mine could use
something more "solid".
I was wondering whether one can also buy and apply the stuf which is
normally protecting new bits or the type of paper where cast iron
assecoires are wrapped in.
Jaap

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Hi,

I have a table saw and a planer with a cast iron table.
I have to store them for 2 month outside ( to enlarge my workshop) . In
the Netherlands it can become pretty wet in autumn. What stuf should I
coat the surface with, that protects the cast iron, and can be easily
removed later?

There are products in the US that work well and may be available to you.
Top Cote, Boeshield are two that I've used. I'm not sure about
international shipping, but check www.leevalley.com for information. I'm
sure you plan to cover them with waterproof tarps too.

storing cast iron equipment
 

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Hi,

I have a table saw and a planer with a cast iron table.
I have to store them for 2 month outside ( to enlarge my workshop) . In
the Netherlands it can become pretty wet in autumn. What stuf should I
coat the surface with, that protects the cast iron, and can be easily
removed later?

jaap


I would think that for a short period such as you describe, you could simply
brush on a thin layer of melted parrafin wax. Then use a heat gun to remove
it, or just let time take care of the removal.

storing cast iron equipment
 

I would use old motor oil.

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Hi,

I have a table saw and a planer with a cast iron table.
I have to store them for 2 month outside ( to enlarge my workshop) . In
the Netherlands it can become pretty wet in autumn. What stuf should I
coat the surface with, that protects the cast iron, and can be easily
removed later?

jaap

storing cast iron equipment
 

In article , "glenn P" wrote:
I would use old motor oil.

I wouldn't.

Why would you not use *new* motor oil?

Old motor oil has all kinds of crap in it that you don't want on a table saw.

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Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

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storing cast iron equipment
 

i use spray cosmoline. zep makes it. i think cosmoline in a can would
work but you have to brush it on. to take it off, use mineral spirits.
lucas

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