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Keeping rust off tools
Phody:
Hi. My workshop is an un-heated pre-cast concrete garage and suffers from condensation when the temperature and humidity fluctuate widely. I use trace heating cable of the self regulating type (polymeric) at 11watts per metre. A 2metre length laid in a U shape beneath my lathe and miller have stopped the condensation problem provided they have a cover over the machines. Small hand tools I wipe with an oily rag and store away from hygroscopic material i.e wood or cloth. Any wooden draws I apply two coats of good oil based varnish or cover the base with 'Formica' type material and use clean engine oil to wipe hand tools down after use. Hope this helps
Phody
Brass_Machine:
Hi Phody
Welcome to the collective :borg:
I was working on one of the cars today. Pulled two nuts and bolts on the exhaust system to replace a gasket. They were rusty as all get out. Tossed them in apple cider vinegar for a few hours... cleaned up very nice.
Eric
AR1911:
I started using lanolin a few months ago. When it was hot (and humid) I just brushed it on every piece of bare metal in the shop. I wiped off the excess with a clean rag and I use that lanolin-soaked rag for touchups. I have not seen a speck of rust so far, except a couple of places that did not get lanolin. So far that seems to be the solution for me. Winter into Spring will be the real test, although it's been quite humid here.
flutedchamber:
In my shop I use a ceiling fan running 24/7 and a dehumidifier set to keep humidity at 35% or a bit less. The humidifier runs constantly with the spring thaw for a few weeks, then only a few hours for the rest of the year. Zero rust on anything. If there isn't enough humidity in the air, you can't get rust.
wannasteam:
G'day all
I use this stuff called Boeshield T9. A bit pricey but a little goes a long way and you only spray it on once to preserve your tooling.
Joe
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