How do you stop rust on shop eqpt??

[Jomo]

Boeshield T9 was designed by Boeing for this exact application. It has been around for a long time but I believe is still the best. I use it for all my machine tools, my dad used it, my grandfather used it. Here's a link to a Wood magazine article that shows a fourteen product comparison.

http://boeshield.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/stoprust.pdf

Summary: "There’s only one choice for protectant as far as we’re concerned: Boeshield T-9. After 24 hours in the wet box, the wing Boeshield T-9 section treated with T-9 was almost as clean as when it went in."

Surprised that more people didn't recommend this. It's in every professional shop I've visited.

I use the Boeshield T-9 in the shop and for many areas on my boat.
It works really well.

Before I learned about the T-9 I used to use plain wax and/or a canvas drop cloth as a cover.

 

[Jomo]

Any unvented fuel-burning heater will produce water vapor as part of the combustion process. IOW that will increase your humidity and make any condensation issues worse.

 

[GRX]

"Anti-Rust Formula"

Not really, but don't laugh. The wax in Lemon Pledge works great for preventing rust on equipment and engine parts alike.

 

[Big-Foot]

Any chance that stuff could go rancid or attract bugs?

A buddy of mine swears by spray on Lemon Pledge furniture polish for his equipment.. I just don't need it in my shop. Air movement alone is usually enough..

"Anti-Rust Formula"

Not really, but don't laugh. The wax in Lemon Pledge works great for preventing rust on equipment and engine parts alike.

Yup... Just talked with him this morning and he said it also makes the shop smell nice!