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Cast iron tables are some of the flattest, truest surfaces in the shop. This is due to its natural resistance to deformation and it’s excellent wear resistance. While temperature and moisture can cause materials in the shop to expand and contract, cast iron holds its rigid shape. It’s for this reason that so many machine tables use this material. On many occasions I’ve used my table saw table flatness to glue stock together because I know I’ll end up with a perfect glue up.
While cast iron tables can literally last the test of time, they do have their drawbacks. If your surface has not been treated, moisture will damage these tables in the form of rust. I have personally seen table saw table tops that were ruined in only a few years due to this quiet iron cancer. To protect your table tops you’ll want to add a wax or an oil to the surface. My go to has been boeshield t-9 and I have never had a fail with this, even with a wet, unfinished garage…it lasts a very long time.
Whatever you choose to use, be sure your surfaces are protected.
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No, this isn't just a glorified commercial for Boeshield…I absolutely love this stuff. Seventeen years ago I was introduced to this at a woodworking show (think little booth, couple guys in flannel) and they talked a big game. I took a chance.
Now almost two decades later and I add this stuff at least every couple years (unless I use a torch or add liquid to my table saw top 🤦♂️) and I don't have rust problems, even with my damp, humid garage.
I didn't have time to explain using this, but what I like about it is the ability to put it on thin or thick depending on how long you wait to wipe it off.
I'm not sure why, but I've found T-9 gets worn away too easily. It's not a surface prep issue, I've cleaned the top with brake cleaner and IPA. I've found paste wax or even carnauba wax lasts atleast 5 times longer. With T-9 I've had to scrub off quite a bit of rust after only a couple months of rather light use. Maybe I got a bad batch or something but I can't explain it. Live in the very humid south
Remeber kids always wear protection
what about wd-40? it's a great alternative right?
Bowling alley wax. I apply it once a year to my equipment
I don't know what the stuff you use but wouldn't diesel just work
Is there a problem with just using wd-40?
I've used T9 for the exterior of my guns.
I need to get some. My machines sit in an uncontrolled environment. I do use a bar of canning wax, but that stuff has gotten real expensive, so……
The ones at our shop have a very light surface rust
Mechanic and I just bag wrap everything after soaking it in diesel oil but the engine blocks just get wiped down with diesel oil and left on the shelf
Paste wax, easy to apply each year
Wow, I've always used Linseed Oil, or a Similar oil.
kinda thought this was gonna be a CLR ad
Did an at-home research of a couple dozen lubes and wages. Discovered Johnsons Paste Wax is the best at rustproofing and doesn't leave a greasy-feeling residue like Boeshield and many others.
If you live in a humid environment, you will lose the battle against rust! None of those waxes or oils will ever work for any length of time unless you don't ever use the tool. You're only hope is to sand the surface with 220 and coat it with a heavy film of lacquer or polyurethane. After it dries rock hard, sand over it again with 400 to smoothen it out. Add some pastewax, not for rust protection, but to,give it a nice slick surface.
Wax and oil a finishers worst nightmare. Get any on your wood and the stain and finish won’t take.
Call me cheap but WD-40 works fine. Just spray it give it half an hour and whipe of the acces
You sound like modecai
Your mom left my house wet and unfinished
T9… or here on the texas coast.(I am walking distance to the beach) I have used it but the best I have found is yamaha's silicone spray once a year
The ONLY reason to use WD-40.
Fluid film.
If it is a 1/4th of an inch. Apply a thin layer of oil. Like put a little bit of oil on a rag and rub it on the surface, then burn it off with a torch.
T9 isn't as slippery as wax. I use Johnson carnuba car paste wax. The problem with that, though, is that wood sliding across the table rubs it off. I live in Washington state, with a beer can for a shop. I've watched rust form while I was working!!! It's almost frightening. I have to rewax after almost every use in the winter.