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| NeoTech:
BEER! :beer: |
| Davo J:
I have the same problem here in Australia and use a mix of motor oil which is cheap and kerosene. I put about a third of motor oil in a cheap $1 spray bottle and then fill it with Kero and then shake it well. I have been using this for many years and find once sprayed on, the kero evaporates and the thin oil coating stays on. When I need a tool I just give the light oil coating a wipe with a rag before use. For longer term use and valuable gear I still place them in a plastic bag after there spray. It's also great for spraying in collet chucks and collets before fitting, that way they are easier to tighten with no binding. I am not sure if it's called Kerosene world wide, but we used to use this stuff in indoor Kero heaters years ago and it's blue in colour. Dave |
| Meldonmech:
Hi Eric, I have used spray on clear lacquer on a number of items. When it eventually becomes worn, it can easily be removed using meths, and be re done. Cheers David |
| John Rudd:
--- Quote from: awemawson on May 02, 2013, 02:53:48 PM ---A useful tip is to have a 'fridge or freezer in the workshop. It helps two ways a/ the heat ouput helps to keep things above the dew point, and b/ the cold side condenses water --- End quote --- Yup got a big chest freezer for food in the garage ( which takes up valuable toy space...grrrr.) and a small fridge for da beer for when I get thirsty..... |
| Pete49:
I reckon the best idea is move to a desert area. :D....worked for me Pete |
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