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woodworker-friendly and compatible with my tools and projects. One such product I like to use is Boeshield T-9. It leaves a thin, waxy film. And all it takes is a quick spritz. You can wipe off the excess or just let it dry to form a heavier film (photo at right). Wax On. Woodworkers are pretty passionate about which products work best for rust protection. And they all seem to have their favorite paste wax. From expensive, museum-quality waxes to inexpensive furniture waxes, the point is they all work to protect against moisture. You're just aiming for a thin, protective layer. POWER TOOLS Spray Protection. A spritz of rust ^ preventative will keep your hand tools looking new. Crumple up some waxed paper and rub it vigorously on your table saw table and the beds of your planer and jointer (lower left photo). Besides protecting them from rust, it also forms a slick surface. Smooth as a Baby's Bottom. Anotherunconventional technique is using baby powder or talcum powder. When you think about its original use, it makes a bit of sense — talc repels moisture. But you have to make sure you use powder made from talc and not corn starch. While talc resists moisture, corn starch will absorb it. Just sprinkle the powder liberally on the surface and rub it in with a felt chalkboard eraser (photo above). The talc works its way into the pores to repel moisture and leaves a smooth surface. The bottom line is, protecting your tools from rust doesn't need to be an all-day chore. Your tools will thank you for the attention. For long-term rust protection for tools you need to store or move, see the box below. A Tool Storage: Long Term Rust Control ▲ Powder. Talc found in baby powder protects cast iron and creates a slick surface. If you have to move your shop or store your tools for several months or years, you need to be concerned about the potential for rust. The key to long-term rust protection is adding a durable coating to act as a barrier against all forms of moisture. The product shown at right is just one example. It can protect a tool from rust for up to two years. But if you can't find these products, you ► Thick can use a couple coats of paste wax or spray Coatings. a heavy coat of a product like Boeshield T-9. Waxy or oily When putting the tools back into action, coatings will just clean off the rust preventative with a keep your solvent. And take the time to perform any tools rust-free other maintenance needed. Then re-apply a for long-term rust preventative as discussed above. storage. Wax Applicator. Buffin__ cast iron tools with waxed paper adds some moisture protection and shine. It seems like the cast iron surfaces on a stationary power tool are the worst for attracting rust. And that's especially true if your shop is in a basement or garage. But it's easy to combat rust. A Porous Surface. Why does cast iron rust so fast? It's because it's so porous. There are tiny openings in the metal, and these pores are great collection spots for any moisture in the air. So, like your hand tools, the key is to provide a protective barrier. And, to do this, you can use one of the many products I mentioned earlier. But there are a couple of low-cost, "unconventional" treatments you can try. Waxed Paper. I talked about using paste wax, and that will do a good job. But there's a quicker, no-mess way to apply some wax. 43 |
