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1. 
   mbiker1999 | Jan 21, 2003 02:43pm | #1

   Use Johnson Paste Wax on the cast iron and your rust problems will be over.  I have a similar setup as you.  I've been using the wax with good results.  Just polish it up every 2 or 3 weeks.

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   foghorn | Jan 21, 2003 03:15pm | #3

   Thanks for the info re using wax regularly. Sounds as if no one who responed had used or heard anything about the "breathable maqchine covers.

   Thanks,

   Mike

   Edited 1/22/2003 5:11:07 PM ET by mike

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   foghorn | Jan 21, 2003 03:19pm | #4

   Thanks for the info. Nothing on the "machine cover" .?

   No matter. Thanks again

   Sincerely,

   Mike

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   foghorn | Jan 21, 2003 09:40pm | #6

   Thanks for the feedback. Will try it out ASAP.

   Regards,

   Mike

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   IronHelix | Jan 22, 2003 04:22am | #7

   In your mind's eye............think about.............

   100 pound cast iron saw table in the dark of the night in your unheated shop at 20F.

   Morning with a warm front and lots of rain....shop temp 50F with 100% humidity.

   The 100# saw top sweats like a cold can of brew in the August Dog Days.

   There is nothing between the condensate and that once smooth saw top.

   Almost instant rust and corrossion. 

   Cold front arrives.....three days later another warm front.....another layer of rust!

   Seems that the layer of wax to keep out the water makes good sense!

   The "special covers" sound like "snake oil" to me!

   .IMHO..............................Iron Helix

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   hmthomas | Jan 21, 2003 02:55pm | #2

   Mike,

   In my old shop I had a cutoff sled that was just about the size of my contractors saw. When I finished working for the day I stored the sled on the saw. This was initailly for space saving but I noticed after awhile that it really seemed to help to keep the rust in control. I also would rub on a coat of wax periodically which was dual purpose, it kept the top slick and helped with the rust problem.

   good luck, Hugh

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   foghorn | Jan 21, 2003 09:37pm | #5

   Many thanks for the feedback.

   Regards,

   Mike

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   mrles | Jan 22, 2003 09:19am | #8

   Mike

   I've used Baby Powder for years to keep my machinery free of rust. I live on the Texas Gulf Coast and the high humidity and salt air plays havoc with anything that is unprotected. Clean off all the rust put a lite coat of baby powder on and when you are ready to use it brush or vac it off. Works for me.

   God Bless

   les

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   foghorn | Jan 23, 2003 01:00am | #10

   Thanks for the feedback

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   Dick38 | Jan 22, 2003 05:27pm | #9

   Hi Mike,

   I have three of those covers, I have been using them for about a year. They seem to be working. If nothing else they keep the dust and dirt off. I also use paste wax on them. I got them from Amazon.com. Good luck .

   Dick

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   foghorn | Jan 23, 2003 01:01am | #11

   Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear they aren't a waste as I recently ordered one.

   Regards,

   Mike