How do you handle shiny metal when restoring?

[geomagno]

When you're refinishing old tools, how do you preserve the shiny parts? With vises I have left them bare but I have an old Delta drill with a several unpainted surfaces - the drill table and a bunch of levers - and wondering if I should wax them, clear coat, or other?

[/url]Delta Milwaukee drill 4 by back2denali, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[geomagno]

For bare steel parts, I use Johnson's Paste Wax in the yellow can.
For cleaning badges, I use Meguiar's Cleaner Wax.

Thanks for the tip on the badges FrankLee, I hadn't really thought about cleaning or preserving them.
Do you wax the column too?

 

[Lynden]

Looks like a DP220. What is the lever on the upper left side? Would you post pictures showing both sides of the drill press.

 

[ndnchf]

I use Boeshield T-9 on all my bare metal. Its about the best you can get. It was developed by the aerospace industry and been through many tests to prove its effectiveness and longevity. I recently did an anvil that sits outside under an awning. I also use it on my restored WT900 drill press.

I have no connection, but google it for more info.

 

[Maui]

The lever on the left hand side of the DP220 drill press actuates the on/off switch.

Maui

 

[geomagno]

If you're talking about the large lever sticking out at the top, it's a tension adjustment for the optional 3rd pulley.

[/url]Delta Milwaukee drill 3 by back2denali, on Flickr[/IMG]

[/url]Delta Milwaukee drill 1 by back2denali, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[geomagno]

I use Boeshield T-9 on all my bare metal.

Thanks for the tip. Do you just spray that on or do you have to buff it?
Also, what color is your drill press? Mine is now apart and primered but still considering final color. Was looking for a vintage auto color and yours looks like the old seafoam or mint color.

 

[tym]

You could also use BLO, but it might impart a slight yellowish hue as it dries.

 

[ndnchf]

Thanks for the tip. Do you just spray that on or do you have to buff it?
Also, what color is your drill press? Mine is now apart and primered but still considering final color. Was looking for a vintage auto color and yours looks like the old seafoam or mint color.

On the machine tools I buff it off, just like car wax. For outdoor use, I leave it unbuffed for thicker protection. I typically apply it twice just to be sure its fully and evenly covered.

The paint is Rustoleum sage green. The flash washes it out a little in the photo. But its pretty close to the original color. Here are a couple more photos.

 

[ndnchf]

Another tool I used the Boeshield on is this Dake arbor press I just restored. I used it on the polished handle and the machined daisy wheel plate.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Good thread.. I haven't tried the Boeshield.. have some but never messed with it.. Dang.. another project.. lol