smata67

I picked up a batch of jogensen clamps that had light rust on the turn screws. I've wire brushed them back to new condition. Is there anything I should do to prevent rust in the future? I plan on keeping them indoors and I'm afraid that any kind of lubricant or rust preventive applied to them will cause more problems than solve.

GeorgeC

"I'm afraid that any kind of lubricant or rust preventive applied to them will cause more problems than solve."

What kind of problems would you anticipate?

G

woodnthings

I keep mine lubricated at all times, Makes getting glue unstuck easier, makes turning them easier, and prevents rust. Oil away mate! bill

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Garmar

smata67 is probably concerned about oil compromising the glue joints. I agree with woodnthings. Oil them turn screws. I haven't had a single issue in 16 years with my Pony clamps and they get oiled quite often.

gar

Gerry KIERNAN

WD40. Keeps them lightly lubed, Helps prevent corrosion, and dries out reasonably well so it won't leak onto your work.

Gerry

jerry

Although wd40 has many uses it has no lubricating value.

jerry

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woodnthings

I have "heard" the same thing about lubrication. You might just as well use Kitchen cooking spray? It would at least be edible! I use it on my snowplow to shed the snow easier.
www.Snopes.com has a list of applications for WD 40: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
There are so many lubricants out there now you have to be luberologist to determine what works where. oil see ya later, bill

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smata67

I was thinking oiling them would attract crud and require maintenance, but apparently its not a big issue. I'll probably lube them and dry them up as best I can.

firehawkmph

Smata,
You might want to try either Tool Gaurd, or Topcoat. Both are aerosols that leave a slick finish on the metal, evaporates quickly, and initially a slight haze. Just wipe it with a dry rag after it dries. Doesn't seem to attract any dirt or dust. I use it on table saw tops, bedways, router bits, forstner bits, just to name some. These are a fewwww of my faaavorite thingssss........when the dog bites, ...when the bee stings...oh never mind, flashing back to Mary Poppins days.
Mike Hawkins

creative novice

Sorry Mike..that was from The Sound of Music.....A few of my favorite things! You were close tho...it was same singer! Julie Andrews

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Garmar

Love Topcoat! Bloody expense and worth every penny.