I was inspired by all the tool resto blog entries on this site, and I'm currently restoring a Makita 2030N planer/jointer combo. I have removed the light-moderate rust from the machined surfaces and many of the bolt heads and other areas. Evapo rust is an amazing product. On those parts that needed rust removal, I soaked them in Evapo rust until satisfied, rinsed them, and dipped once more in clean evapo rust for 2 wks of protection (per the label). For other fasterns and parts, I've cleaned them in degreaser, rinsed with water, and dried quickly.
Which lubrication/protectants should I use to treat the following parts to protect them over the long term and discourage rust development?? I'm not too familiar with products beyond wax and WD-40 which are only good for their specific uses.
1. Machined surfaces: planer/jointer beds and jointer fence. I plan to use Johnson's paste wax unless others have a better idea.
2. Planer columns (similar to a drill press column, they allow the planer bed to raise/lower for different thickness stocks). Again, I'm thinking wax might work?
3. Steel machine bolts: both threads and heads (heads had some surface rust)
4. Drivetrain for auto feed: includes a short chain and 3 gears and runs at relatively low RPMs, enclosed/protected from debris by a shroud
5. Plane bearings for autofeed: these have no ball bearings; the roller axle fits snugly in hole cut in a 1" cube made from steel.
6. Internal gearing between motor, planer knives drive, autofeed drive (totally encased, so I imagine some sort of grease.
7. Threaded raising mechanism, which includes a tall hex and bevel gear. These are exposed, but under the planer bed. I can probably build a shroud to prevent dust/debris from collecting.
Sorry for so many questions. Even if you don't itemize answers, conceptual info on lubricants/protectants is also appreciated. I look forward to posting the resto once it's done.
Thanks!
Will, Baltimore, MD
Which lubrication/protectants should I use to treat the following parts to protect them over the long term and discourage rust development?? I'm not too familiar with products beyond wax and WD-40 which are only good for their specific uses.
1. Machined surfaces: planer/jointer beds and jointer fence. I plan to use Johnson's paste wax unless others have a better idea.
2. Planer columns (similar to a drill press column, they allow the planer bed to raise/lower for different thickness stocks). Again, I'm thinking wax might work?
3. Steel machine bolts: both threads and heads (heads had some surface rust)
4. Drivetrain for auto feed: includes a short chain and 3 gears and runs at relatively low RPMs, enclosed/protected from debris by a shroud
5. Plane bearings for autofeed: these have no ball bearings; the roller axle fits snugly in hole cut in a 1" cube made from steel.
6. Internal gearing between motor, planer knives drive, autofeed drive (totally encased, so I imagine some sort of grease.
7. Threaded raising mechanism, which includes a tall hex and bevel gear. These are exposed, but under the planer bed. I can probably build a shroud to prevent dust/debris from collecting.
Sorry for so many questions. Even if you don't itemize answers, conceptual info on lubricants/protectants is also appreciated. I look forward to posting the resto once it's done.
Thanks!
Will, Baltimore, MD