Reddit reviews Bostik 10220 Aerosol Top-Cote
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Prevents rustTable and tool surface sealantDramatically reduces sliding frictionBetter than waxRepels dust, dirt, and moisture
There are a few options. What to use depends on what the tool will be used for. Is it solely for collection or display? Or will I be using it daily once restored, or somewhere in between with use maybe 2-3 times a year.
Obviously WD-40 or any other oil will prevent rust, but may be annoying to have to wipe down and degrease the tool before handling. If it’s a tool you use daily or even weekly, I wouldn’t even worry about any kind of anti rust. Your handling it, skin oils, and wear and tear will more or less keep rust away.
The ultimate, IMO, for preventing rust on tools more susceptible to rust than others (vintage pyroxylin handle screwdrivers, I’m looking at you), or that you’ll be handling and don’t want to get all oily when using or have to degrease/wipe down before using is Top-Cote . I’ve been using it for years and it does a great job. It’s waxy rather than oily and prevents rust very well. It’s resistance to handling isn’t super high, but it’s not horrible. It’s nice because it won’t ruin wood, fabric, or other oil sensitive surfaces. This is also an awesome treatment for a metal machine surface, especially in climates with higher humidity or where lower coefficient of friction is desirable.
WD40 and a palm sander worked very well. I then sealed it with this stuff
Bostik 10220 Aerosol Top-Cote https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000223UD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X0qIDbCMEGJDK
It slides so well now.
I use DryKote. Spray a light coat, wait 2 to 3 minutes and it's ready. No buffing, no mess.
Still have a can I bought 5 years ago
Once you remove the rust you should try TopCote its a sealant, lubricant and its finish safe. Having a safe lubricant to put on the tablesaw top is frigging awesome. I couldn't believe how much easier it made running a sheet of plywood through or doing cross cut work.
I've actually just got my first table saw this week as well. After doing a lot of research before putting it all together, here's what I've found:
Watch this video and there are several other good videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxRSarTJLMU
As far as the cast iron top, remove any oil with WD-40 or mineral spirits, then protect with Boeshield and a paste wax. Johnson seems to be the common choice, but any should do as long as it's silicone free.
Read this: http://lumberjocks.com/topics/105746 (Boeshield mentioned in replies 12 and 13)
Boeshield: https://www.amazon.com/BOESHIELD-Corrosion-Protection-Waterproof-Lubrication/dp/B001447PEK
You could also use a spray on dry lubricant like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Bostik-10220-Aerosol-Top-Cote/dp/B0000223UD
As far as waxing the blade, this link helped me realize I wasn't cleaning my blades on other saws and that would help a lot as well. It goes off topic but the first response mentions using a spray on "Topcote" like what I linked to just above on the blades after cleaning.
http://lumberjocks.com/topics/41371
For transparency sake: I haven't set it up yet. I'm picking up most of what I linked above today on my way home and I'll be doing all that stuff tonight.
Could have been. The factory finish beneath all the rust was quite rough. I'm sure Powermatic used a better manufacturing process from start to finish with the table surface, but you're talking about a multi-thousand dollar tool.
Yeah, my craftsman flash rusted just minutes after I cleaned the heavy rust off and polished it. The Ridgid has done a lot better. When I got it home from it's previous owner, it had a few rust circles from beverages or whatever. I gave it a once over with some 400 grit and it hasn't rusted without protectant. Although, I should check on it today since the humidity is 95%! I decided instead of paste wax like I did on the craftsman, I ordered this stuff for the Ridgid: http://www.amazon.com/Bostik-10220-Aerosol-Top-Cote/dp/B0000223UD
I regularly use Bostik TopCote on most of my machines with cast iron tops. It protects well, and leaves a really slick yet dry surface.
http://www.amazon.com/Bostik-10220-Aerosol-Top-Cote/dp/B0000223UD
If I find surface rust on one of my machines I use Top Saver and a piece of scotch-brite to remove the rust and condition the metal. Then I apply the TopCote for protection.
>https://www.amazon.com/Bostik-10220-Aerosol-Top-Cote/dp/B0000223UD
Thanks for the info! I'll get a can of that and try it out.