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5th December 2017, 12:43 PM #16
I was thinking the same as Ian (Canberra? Rust?) but maybe it's a function of hand planing making you sweat a bit more than using machines. I used to kill my steel guitar strings with my sweaty hands (even in winter).
I tend to just use some leftover wax (one that I didn't particularly like on timber) - I use it for the slippery sole anyway, so just spread the rag a little further afield every now and then.
Even that probably won't stop the finger marks, but should prevent a general rusting.
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5th December 2017, 01:26 PM #17
BTW, Camelia oil is mostly oleic acid, so is olive oil. I'd get the non-virgin olive oil as it's cheaper and has been refined. Plus if you're ever hacking away and feel a need to toss up a salad...
Innovations are those useful things that, by dint of chance, manage to survive the stupidity and destructive tendencies inherent in human nature.
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5th December 2017, 01:53 PM #18
Personally I would avoid vegetable oils.
Raw linseed is too sticky. Others too thin and ultimately prone to smelly rot.
Olive oil in particular goes rancid quickly.
Sweet almond oil is very good especially if you add vitamin E to resist rancidity. Not sure if I'd add it to my plane sole/cheeks though!
V
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5th December 2017, 02:17 PM #19
'...resembles olive oil and grape seed oil in its excellent storage qualities[citation needed] and low content of saturated fat. Monounsaturated oleic acid may comprise up to 88 percent of the fatty acids,...'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_seed_oil
https://previa.uclm.es/grupo/gao/com/2010-stability_sensory_voo-ibti.pdf
Me too.Innovations are those useful things that, by dint of chance, manage to survive the stupidity and destructive tendencies inherent in human nature.
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5th December 2017, 02:44 PM #20
'Excellent storage qualities' refers to it in stored a bottle in the pantry for 12 months, not wiped on all the tools in the shed.
Vermin are likely to be attracted to that stink!
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5th December 2017, 02:51 PM #21
Hi Woodpixel
you really have a choice to make.
do you allow your tools to develop patina -- which shows that they are well used and super useful
or
do you keep them looking in show room condition -- and risk being accused of being a collector rather than a user of the tools.
Personally, a few finger marks and a bit of patina helps me demonstrate that my collection of Lie Nielsen and Veritas planes are "users" rather than "man cave jewelry".
If you want to keep them nice any shiny, you will need to take time out of your business to buff your planes once a week or so.regards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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5th December 2017, 03:06 PM #22
Ian, I just hit them with some machine oil and 3000 grit wet and dry and they are now mirrors.
They might be shiny but they do get used Not toooooo many toys in this poor shed
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5th December 2017, 04:08 PM #23
shiny tools = collector's items
patina-ed tools = users
at least that's the way I classify my Wayne Anderson new improved miter planeregards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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15th May 2020, 03:38 PM #24
Been having this problem a lot more lately, been using 3 in 1 for years but it dries out eventually and tends to rub off easily so not useful for tools in use. And I have super corrosive sweat apparently, the photo of my No. 7 below is from probably about 4 hours use.
And the same plane from about a month ago.
Going to try out the recommendations above and will hopefully be able to make some comparisons. I haven't been that concerned in the past but seeing how quickly that jointer turned bad has me worried. I'm 35, I want to get a lot more years out of my tools if I can.
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All we’ve used for 65 years is Johnson’s paste wax, leave them in the sun to warm up a bit, and then rub it on and polish it in, works fine.
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15th May 2020, 04:08 PM #26SENIOR MEMBER
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I've posted this a few times before - Ferro-pack G15 !!!!!
I have not had any real success with WD40 as a preventative. I have used Ferro-pack G15 for a long time with great success. Many items are on the verandah, and I'm only 150m from salt water. I do also cover things with a cotton cloth (old sheets Etc)
Available from several places including Jim Davey and Carbatec. Eg
https://www.carbatec.com.au/workshop...lass-2-aerosol
Jim's price is much cheaper, but he doesn't post it so you have to buy from him at woodwork shows or his NSW South Coast location
Jim Davey - Woodworking Hand Tools - eShop - Sales
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15th May 2020, 04:13 PM #27Woodworking mechanic
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15th May 2020, 04:14 PM #28
In need of a crafty individual for a Cunning Plan.....
Funny that G15 should be mentioned....
I was literally about to write a post asking someone on the forum to do me a .... sneaky favour.
I'm after a can of G15 (G15 Corrosion Inhibitor - 400ml | Carbatec) and Carbatec wants a completely stupid amount to post it to me.
I was hoping there might be a forum member who, after visiting their local Carbatec, would be happy to box one or two for me for collection by my courier?
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15th May 2020, 04:29 PM #29
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