Protecting cast iron tools over the winter

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11-21-2016 07:29 PM

Hi everyone,

I’m new to the form so forgive me if this has been asked before. But I was wondering for those who’s garage shop shared space with their cars did to protect them from rusting over the winter? The cast iron table on my bench top drill press has experienced lots of rust over the last two years. I’ve recently upgraded my portable table saw to a SawStop and would very much like to protect it from the same fate. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Robin1 home \| projects \| blog 137 posts in 2981 days #1 posted 11-21-2016 07:31 PM	Good coat of Johnson’s paste wax
HokieKen home \| projects \| blog 21987 posts in 2628 days #2 posted 11-21-2016 07:39 PM	I would do a spray down with something like Boeshield or CRC 3-36 first then a coat of paste wax. -- I collect hobbies. There is no sense in limiting yourself (Don W) - - - - - - - - Kenny in SW VA
MrUnix home \| projects \| blog 9041 posts in 3689 days #3 posted 11-21-2016 07:56 PM	Multiple layers of paste wax (don’t buff) and then cover with a breathable cover like a packing blanket or similar. Cheers, Brad -- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable
Loren home \| projects \| blog 11549 posts in 5138 days #4 posted 11-21-2016 11:10 PM	I’ve had good results using HTC machine covers.
mrbob home \| projects \| blog 182 posts in 2059 days #5 posted 11-21-2016 11:29 PM	Shellac, 2lb cut dewaxed, which is Zinserrs Seal Coat, Pentrol, JPW ect

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