tennsmith

This subject may have been beat to death, and if so, please excuse my bringing it up again, but I am new to the forum and didn't have a lot of luck searching for the answer. I have a reasonably new Grizzly tablesaw with cast iron top/wings and router table. This saw lives in my garage due to the fact that my shop is full of metalworking equipment and cars.

My garage is subject to temperature swings between 40 and 80 and is subject to external weather conditions anytime the door is raised/lowered for car entry and exit.

Given that environment, what is the best way to protect the top on my saw against surface rust, discoloration, etc. I've heard that tops should be "waxed" occasionally for the purpose of keeping them slick. Will this wax application also serve as a protectant?

Thanks

sweensdv

Boeshield T9 or Bostik TopCote for rust prevention. Johnson's Paste Wax to make the surface slippery.

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GeorgeC

I find that the Johnson Paste wax also does a good job of rust prevention if applied frequently. That frequently depending upon use. It is the only product I use for protection.

If I am really serious about rust prevention I use LPS 2 Industrial Strength Lubricant, mfg by LPS Laboratories. Locally I find this in marine supply stores in a blue squirt bottle. It does a good job on my boat and on the refrigerator and freezer in my garage.

George

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knotscott

I've had the best results with T-9 and paste wax. I apply a light coating of T-9, buff it dry, and add a couple of coats of paste wax after 24 hours. Twice a year keeps things rust free for the most part.

FWIW, Wood Mag did an experiment a couple of years ago and found T-9 to be the most effective rust prevention.

Woodchuck1957

All I use is Minwax hardwood floor wax in a paste.

skymaster

I use Topcote on all my iron.