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4th June 2012, 11:34 PM #1
Protecting hand tools from rust...
Hi all,
What's the best way to protect hand tools from rust? Most of these tools come in contact with wood, so I don't want to go oiling them up. At times, some of the tools can go for a year or more without use, so I also want good protection.
I was recommended to use carnauba wax on my planes, and I've done that, but I thought I'd start a new thread for general tools. I have an old metal marking guage, saws, chisels, etc. Is wax best for all of these, or should I soak them in oil, or both, or are there other better options?
Does polishing them to a mirror finsh also help to reduce rust over time?Good things come to those who wait, and sail right past those who don't reach out and grab them.
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5th June 2012, 03:55 AM #2
Hey surfdabbler,
I use Johnsons's Paste Wax on everything. It keeps the rust away, and doesn't transfer to the wood you're working on. Smooth surfaces seem to rust about as fast as rough ones, but rough metal might hold more wax and be better protected. Rough or smooth, you need to protect it from oxidation. I use it on wood too, dry to the touch, but protected from the elements.
Toby
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5th June 2012, 09:04 AM #3
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5th June 2012, 10:25 AM #4
Food Safe Plus, is a pure mineral oil, which will work, but it doesn't dry, which means it can transfer to your work (wood) causing difficulties with finishes and glue-up, and leaving dark blotch stains on your project. On metal it will attract dust and actually cause rust. I prefer using something that is dry to the touch, and Never use anything with silicone.
Toby
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5th June 2012, 10:31 AM #5Senior Member
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Ive always used a bit of camellia oil rubbed on with a rag. never had a problem , lasts for ages get it from carba tec $24 a bottle last you several years
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5th June 2012, 10:33 AM #6Senior Member
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Ment to say, it wont mark anything you only need a tiny amount rubbed on with a rag.
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5th June 2012, 10:54 AM #7
I use 3 in 1 oil and it is fine with most tools. Most of it is wiped off just leaving a very light film. Larger flat surfaces like plane soles and sides get wax polish (paste wax). Same for table saw and the like. It is best to ckeck tools often and clean as required rather than be lulled into thinking there is a rust proofing on them so they are sweet. No method lasts for ever so check at least 2 times a year especially after long wet spells like we have just had.
Regards
John
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5th June 2012, 10:56 AM #8Woodswarf
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This looks like a good price for it
Camellia Oil, Organic - Aussie Soap Supplies
If it's good enough for Lie Nielsen . . .
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5th June 2012, 11:00 AM #9
I gave my tools a good soak in CRC spray, then wiped it all off again as best I could, and followed up with paste wax. Hopefully this will give good long-term protection, as well as making the saws run nice and smooth.
Good things come to those who wait, and sail right past those who don't reach out and grab them.
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5th June 2012, 11:30 AM #10
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7th June 2012, 06:22 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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I'm a fan of liquid bees wax. Buff it after it dries and it helps the planes and saws work better too, but doesn't hurt on anything else.
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8th June 2012, 08:02 PM #12Rank Beginner
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I've had several people recommend this stuff:
Renaissance Wax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
By all accounts it is some sort of magic.
However, it smells nasty, so I've stopped using it and gone back to camellia oil.Cheers,
Eddie
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8th June 2012, 10:22 PM #13
I used to use Camellia oil, then swapped to G15 as my main protection for hand tools.
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9th June 2012, 01:17 AM #14
I have to ask again. Which CRC spray did you use? Some CRC sprays have silicone, which you don't want any where near your woodworking tools.
Toby
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9th June 2012, 08:22 AM #15Senior Member
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I'm with Christos. G15. I'll use camelia oil from time to time eg end of work, overnight and I'm sure it works really well long term but I just find the coating that g15 gives really sticks and stops rust for a long long time.
Cheers,
Virg.
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