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Hrolfr

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111 days ago

I just recently purchased my first bandsaw and have read something about putting wax on the table to prevent rust??

I live in wonderful HUMID tampa FL my shop is my garage what do I need to do to my bandsaw table to keep the rust monster away???

-- Hrolfr

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BrianM

114 posts in 242 days


111 days ago

Hrolfr,

In Jacksonville, Fl there is a company called Iturra Desigs and they specialize in Band Saw accessories which includes some rust prevention products.

I have waited a couple of months for their catalog and even though I heard it was a bible on band saws it exceeded all my expectations.

They don’t have a web site, but are working on one, but I can give you the contact information.

A dedicated phone number for the catalog which is: 904-371-3998

A toll free order number for parts etc. 866-883-8064

Email address is KALLL@comcast.net

I’m sure you can email them and ask about the no rust product for your area.

The catalog is 245 pages of 8 1/2×11 and is stuffed with great band saw information.

Be patient.. It’s worth the wait.

-- There is no such thing as scrap wood!, http://www.saltrivergallery.com

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Ben Griffith

35 posts in 169 days


111 days ago

I use Johnson’s paste wax on my bandsaw, tablesaw, scrollsaw, and jointer tables to keep them from rusting and to make the wood move across them more easily. Just wipe it on, let it sit for a few minutes, and buff it out.

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Greg Wurst

414 posts in 322 days


111 days ago

Johnson’s paste wax works very well for me also.

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RedShirt013

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111 days ago

Does paste wax get on the wood and would it affect finish? I’m looking for something for my cast iron top also.

-- Ed

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Greg Wurst

414 posts in 322 days


111 days ago

I’ve never had a problem with it on any wood I’ve run through my table saw, band saw, or jointer.

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GaryK

8489 posts in 478 days


111 days ago

I use any ol car wax and have for about 12 years. No rust.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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SteveKorz

1335 posts in 203 days


110 days ago

Tom Adamski has recently turned me on to Boeshield. It seems to do a pretty good job on all metal surfaces. Before that I used regular car wax and Johnsons funiture wax, and had very little problems. With either Boeshield or wax, you’ll have to apply it somewhat regularly.

Don’t use any rust preventative with silicone, it may mess up your finish on your project.

To get the “packing oil” off your machine when it comes new from the factory, use mineral spirits. Then apply your Boeshield or wax.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

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bbqking

246 posts in 213 days


110 days ago

Plain old Turtle Wax. No rust on anything. bbqKing

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

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Doug S.

193 posts in 197 days


110 days ago

Keeping a cover on it in addition to whatever you put on the cast iron will help too.

-- Use the fence Luke

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tenontim

919 posts in 234 days


110 days ago

And don’t leave your dang ice tea glass sittin’ on it!

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

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Hrolfr

94 posts in 155 days


110 days ago

tenontim: dang is that where I left it

Thanks for the advice all

-- Hrolfr

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grumpycarp

180 posts in 235 days


110 days ago

Boeshield T9

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Grumpy

5731 posts in 340 days


110 days ago

Johnson’s paste wax

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blackdogwoodshop

60 posts in 217 days


110 days ago

I use spray silicone. Inexpensive and no rust!

-- Daniel, Southern Indiana -- "Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." -- http://blackdogwoodshop.etsy.com

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motthunter

1225 posts in 288 days


110 days ago

I use the stuff from empire.. but paste wax works too.

-- making sawdust....

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Ryan Shervill

199 posts in 302 days


110 days ago

Blackdog, that statement literally sent a shiver down my spine…..

Silicone, in any shape or form is BANNED from my shop…in fact, there is a armed patrol maintianing a 100 foot perimeter around the structure that is a silicone security zone, where any silicone containing products are dealt with with extreme prejudice.

Seriously though, you should really avoid anything silicone in a woodshop, even a tiny amount of mist settling on a project will raise H-E-double hockey sticks with any finish you apply.

For my machined surfaces I use Minwax natural paste furniture wax. It works well, and I have it on hand for all my projects anyway. :)

Ryan

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com

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DaveH

243 posts in 268 days


110 days ago

What Boeshield product do you use?

-- Dave Herron, Boise, ID -- “That which does not crash the browser, makes it stronger”

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John Gray

698 posts in 375 days


110 days ago

Johnson’s paste wax here, it works great and it doubles as a wood finishing wax.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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Hrolfr

94 posts in 155 days


110 days ago

mmm some really good information here….. not sure what I am going to use yet but great starting point thanks again guys

-- Hrolfr

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