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   HowardAcheson | Aug 17, 2005 10:53pm | #1

   Last year Wood Magazine tested rust treatments and preventors.  The only one that prevented rust in their test was Boeshield T 9.  All the others failed quickly.

   Many find that using the T 9 followed by waxing with a furniture paste wax to reduce friction works very well.

   Howie.........
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   JeffHeath | Aug 18, 2005 08:42pm | #2

   Ditto the Boeshield T-9.  All my cast iron tops get a regular coat.  Wax is for lubrication, but does little to protect against heavy humidity or moisture in the shop.  Waxing is still recommended, as it will lengthen the intervals at which you will need to reapply the T9, and will also allow your stock to slide smoothly over the surface.

   Jeff

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   jackplane | Aug 18, 2005 08:46pm | #3

   Your best defense against rust would be to seal off drafty doors/windows as best you can and install a de-humidifier. Empty it daily or as often as you can.

    

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   Shanel | Aug 18, 2005 09:00pm | #4

   Thanks for the info, I picked up some t-9 today. My main problems have been sweaty hands and fingers & cutting green bowl blanks on the bandsaw, and someone who hasnt fessed up yet setting a wet glass on my table saw. I also had a problem with wet little chips from my lathe being tossed onto the table saw. Thanks again for all your help, Shane

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   MarkRD | Aug 20, 2005 12:49am | #6

   If possible, you can even setup the dehumidifier with a hose that drains outside. What part of the country are you in?Mark
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   bones | Aug 19, 2005 06:24pm | #5

   Are your pieces on unfinished concrete? If so, treat the floor and you will be amazed at the difference. A large amount of moisture comes off the concrete. I work in a garage, and had the walls insulated along with good windows and insulated doors. I keep heat in the winter and a window air unit in the summer to try to keep a consistant (as possible) temp to keep the condensation down. I use floor wax with a recoat from time to time.  I bought a cheap temp/humitity guage from radio shack and was amazed at how it could swing.  After making the changes of floor coverning, heat, and cooling. It leveled off and helped.  Good luck.