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>Anyone have advice about how to protect a drill press from rust? Should I
>WD-40 it occasionally? Some sort of light oil?
Kevin,
Uh, this really will vary depending on the climate where you live.
A light spray of WD-40 every couple of weeks should be fine.
Having said that, I notice recommendations from Arizona, Hawaii,
and Maine all tend to be for different conditions.
Ironically, despite the cool and damp weather, never had any problem
with tools in my garage when I lived near Portland, Oregon. Here in
Texas, I do get some rust in the SUMMER months, due to humidity.
Light wipe with a WD-40 works fine.
For longer term storage, I like using the LPS #3 Heavy Duty Rust Inhibitor
- leaves a waxy oil on metal surfaces, great when I store those spare
brake rotors or flywheel in my damp shed. Cleans off pretty easily with
the parts washer.
Cheers,
Tom Walter
Austin, TX.
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