Thread: preventing rust on machinery

SilvaGlide

thanks bodgy. would bunnings sell this stuff?

Now that interesting I didn’t know silicone lub caused any problems could someone clarify this??
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Which is useful to know because initially I lubed the surface of my new T/S with a silicone lub but as it left a greasy surface I removed it and bought some CRC Dry Glide (PTFE) from bunnies that seems to do the job well – how effective it is only time will tell.

What bodgy said.
Get it from Carbatec.....
http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/ind...60_19659_19708

Good stuff..

Al

In a word... no

I hunted around here for a few weeks before finding that PTMS (Perth Tool and Machinery Service) had it... couldnt get anything smaller than a large can of it (oops 1 not 2 litre can ) but as the bloke said as I handed over the $70 "Dont worry mate it will last for years!" and since you only need a small amount to do the table it will last for a bloody long time.

Ive done them twice since I bought it about 4 months back and I didnt really need to do the second time as the surface was still slick smooth an clear but just thought I would cause I could

Ring around to the machinery mobs mate

Essentially you use the wet dry to remove the present surface rust marks (theres something Carbetec carries but I cant recall its name a spray can of some WD 40 type stuff that you spray on which will assist to remove the rust if its a bit stubborn) and then when happy wipe a smidgion over the surface then polish it with a new rag... smmmmmmmmmmmmoooooooooooooth as!

Cheers

Superglyte I believe its called on my can but Im inside and its outside in the shed so Im just going of my head here
Well buggar me eh? Clicked on that link to carbetec and it says SilverGlide... nope Im gonna have to take the camera out and take a pic of that can of mine cause it definantly DOESNT say that!
Hang on a tic!

Here you go... and it was SilberGliet das originial

So the walk outside through the dark into the black hole that is the cave loosely aim toward where I thought it was on the shelf while bashing my leg against the worktable then the bench then the router table worked! :eek: ooh yeah the cave at night is not a good place to be wandering no light you see other than the flash of the camera

I just use ubeaut wax, seems to work well.

Originally Posted by greenie512

Now that interesting I didn’t know silicone lub caused any problems could someone clarify this??
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Which is useful to know because initially I lubed the surface of my new T/S with a silicone lub but as it left a greasy surface I removed it and bought some CRC Dry Glide (PTFE) from bunnies that seems to do the job well – how effective it is only time will tell.

No no no Wallace.
Silicone will play havic with the finish....
Do a search for Silicone, and have some cheese its lovely..

Done it for you.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...archid=1007753

Al

A great help and non harmfull solution is Camelia Oil, Page 79 Carbatec Catalogue.I use it on my saw,lathes and planes etc,it is thrifty and it works and at 19 dollars works for me.

Peter

Originally Posted by Penpal

A great help and non harmfull solution is Camelia Oil, Page 79 Carbatec Catalogue.I use it on my saw,lathes and planes etc,it is thrifty and it works and at 19 dollars works for me.

Peter

I wonder if Euc oil would work?

Al :confused:

Mine still rust even with silver glide...

Originally Posted by Wongo

I just use ubeaut wax, seems to work well.

Me too, was using Lanoguard for a while but it goes gummy after a couple of weeks.

Originally Posted by Wongo

I just use ubeaut wax, seems to work well.

yep, Ubeaut Trad wax for me too.

no more rust either

Carbi-tool sell 'Top Saver' kits at the WWW shows, and I suppose sell them direct the rest of the time. I bought the 'Top Saver' as well as the kit with a small sample of everything - crud remover for saws & routers bits, top saver, rust remover etc. Used the 'Top Saver' on my bandsaw in July and it still hasn't shown signs of rust - it had a big patch of heavy rust as I'd left a pair of those 'grippy gloves' with the rubber coated fingers on the table - Rust-O-Rama in a week.:eek: Sprayed the rust remover, scrubed with the abrasive pad (like Scotchbrite) and then a wipe with the Top Saver.

Other things that work are 'Ballistol' - in spray or bottle - I've used it on fine machinery (guns) and regular machinery, leather etc & its very good at preserving & doesn't go gooey, but haven't tried to paint over it. Boeshield is supposed to be the 'bees knees' of anti-rust coatings, but you'll have to ring around to find it - try 'Engineering suppliers' like Blackwoods, Moyles etc.

Avoid 'WD40' or its clones for rust proofing - they are great for wet spark cables in cars or for starting to clean up rust, but they just don't keep it away - you have to cleam it off & use a 'real' anti-rust coating.

can't add anything new to the above regarding finishes, but....

ever tried using a thicknesser without 'lube' on the table? I did earlyon when I got mine and geese it confused the heck out of me, even phoned Carba-Tec and blasted 'em as "The machine does not work" but found the need for table lube to be a most satisfying solution