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18th July 2014, 01:34 PM #1Novice
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Hey there Aussie guys
I have cleaned up most of the parts for my AL-960 lathe and its looking pretty flash.
I also have a bunch of parts that I may not use in the short term (or maybe not at all) and dont want them to rust back up like they were when i purchased the lathe.
For my other hobby, I buy stuff at times that is coated with Cosmoline and I reckon that would do me fine but I cant find anywhere to buy it in Aus or a good equivalent.
Most info and Google search tends to point me to WD40 style products and in my humble opinion they are short term solutions only.
Can anyone point me to solutions/options/alternatives by chance?
Cheers, Peter
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18th July 2014, 01:37 PM #2
Have found in the past a light coat of grease or melt some Vasoline and dip them in it, then wrap them in Kitchen grease proof paper.
Works fine.Shane
Still trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
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18th July 2014, 01:54 PM #3future machinist
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For long term protection I use valvoline tectyl 506. Its a petroleum wax in a spray can
BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE
Andre
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18th July 2014, 05:38 PM #4
Cosmoline retailers /distributors don't show up in Google au searches so I would say its not actively marketed, at least in this country.
A very similar product that is available is:
Rustilo DWX32 oil-wax solvent:
It is listed in the Castrol Australia site.
Another is the H/ duty Lanotec.
Tectyl 506 is good out of a tin but a PITA in a spray can as the nozzle blocks up far too often.
Grahame
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18th July 2014, 06:04 PM #5
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Hi All & Peter,
A friend of mine wraps most of the Tools he doesn't use regularly, in " Glad Wrap ".
Seems to work for him in his big tin shed.Regards,
issatree.
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18th July 2014, 08:17 PM #6Intermediate Member
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Peter,
Lanotec, available at most auto spare parts stores,it is good stuff and will put a nice protective coating on your parts.
Ted
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18th July 2014, 10:14 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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21st July 2014, 03:25 PM #8Novice
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Thanks for the great feedback guys.
I will experiment with Lanotec and Tectyl and see how that goes.
Again, thanks for the input.
Cheers, Peter
PS, I agree keeping 'stuff' in glad wrap or zip loc bags is a benefit as that also seems to keep parts in good order before the next owner comes along.Last edited by befuddled; 21st July 2014 at 03:37 PM. Reason: PS added
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22nd July 2014, 01:13 PM #9Senior Member
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G'day Peter,
Boiled linseed oil does a good job when it comes to long term protection although like Cosmoline it can be a bugger to clean off if you need to.
It works best if you heat the oil in a pan until it's just too hot to hold your finger in, soak your item for a few minutes then wipe off the excess with a rag while it's still hot. Don't be tempted to leave the coating too thick as a thick coat will take longer to dry and will attract dust and the like. The coating might remain tacky for a day or so (possibly longer in winter). When it dries it leaves a very durable coating, not unlike lacquer.
When it comes to cleaning, metho or acetone work well, either soak for a while or scrub with a toothbrush then wipe down.
It can also be used to give raw cast iron and the like a really nice finish especially with multiple treatments, I have used it on old cast iron makers plates for display and they come up mickey mouse.
Best of all it's dirt cheap. Lanolene based lubes are really good and very effective but I reckon they are a bit overpriced for some applications.
Cheers,
Greg.
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