protecting bare metal tools

[steveo3002]

ive got a few old tool that are bare or the orig plating has worn away

is there something i can use to protect these that wont make a mess or stink up my hands , up until now i wipe em down with a oily rag but i marks the tool box liner and isnt nice to handle

 

[nine4gmc]

I use Johnson's paste wax on all bare metal.

 

[steveo3002]

whats that ? some kind of furniture wax?

 

[nine4gmc]

Wax for wood, metal, sealed leather, plastic, sealed cork and vinyl. No greasy feeling after wipe down, lasts long and easily re-applied. I use a sponge pad and apply a thick coat, making sure to get in all the cracks and crevices, then wipe down with a clean dry shop rag.

 

[steveo3002]

will take a look...probably in a differant tin over here

 

[woody 73]

Wax for wood, metal, sealed leather, plastic, sealed cork and vinyl. No greasy feeling after wipe down, lasts long and easily re-applied. I use a sponge pad and apply a thick coat, making sure to get in all the cracks and crevices, then wipe down with a clean dry shop rag.

Good advise.

Woody Tip: if you want to remove the wax just spray them down with some WD-40 and use a rag to clean them up; although I am not sure what they call WD-40 in England ? If you don't go with paste wax then wipe your bare metal tools down twice a year with an old rag soaked in machine oil.

 

[t4runner]

I use Blaster corrosion stop. Spray on wipe it off, it last a long time

 

[steveo3002]

Good advise.

I am not sure what they call WD-40 in England ?

same thing..we have wd40 here ..shame no pb blaster

 

[zkling]

same thing..we have wd40 here ..shame no pb blaster

Well its good to know that WD40 distributes their **** globally.

nine4gmc's suggestion is a great one. That is what I use on all wood power tools. Drill press surfaces, jointer surfaces and table saw surfaces. Your local equivalent of paste wax should be good. See what your local wood workers are using.

This may sound strange, but how about a quick clear coat? Paste wax doesn't really have the oily texture that a oil damped rag would, but it does have a smell to it. I am not sure how it would hold up to tools that are routinely used. What are you trying to protect them from, rust?

 

[jakemac]

I use Blaster corrosion stop. Spray on wipe it off, it last a long time

^^^^ This ^^^^

I had been using 3-n-1 oil, but lately I've taken to wiping everything with PB Blaster. I learned the hard way that WD40 ends up promoting rust as it dries out. Years ago I use WD40 on all my tools. 3 months later I was having to wire brush my whole toolbox.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I think the OP needs to be more concerned with maintenance such as reapplying oil or wax. It only lasts so long and that's what most people forget.

 

[Bugeyed Earl]

I use Blaster corrosion stop. Spray on wipe it off, it last a long time

I use this stuff inside bicycle frames, and on some tools also, good stuff!

I've also use boiled linseed oil on some tools, and just yesterday the hazard of using different treatments became apparent: I grabbed the head of a big lopping shear that I thought I coated with linseed oil (which gives a dry finish,) and got a big greasy handful of Blaster

 

[steveo3002]

Well its good to know that WD40 distributes their **** globally.

What are you trying to protect them from, rust?

yeah try to stop them rusting , its pretty damp n nasty here most of the time

 

[reptilezs]

amsoil HDMP, boeshield t9 or lps 3

 

[ilovevocs]

I use corrosion X.

http://www.corrosionx.com/corrosionx.html

All of my seasonal toys like my bikes and snowmobiles get a light coating of this before going into storage. Have been doing this for the past two seasons with my new sleds after purchasing them new and have no signs of rusting of oxidation on any of the surfaces. I have never had a sled look so good for so long. I'm a real believer in this stuff. A little bit goes a long way, and it smells fantastic. The only exception on my sleds is the clutch faces, I wipe them with isopropyl alcohol.

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

Wax...no mess, lasts, doesn't chip off or slime everything around it. I use Butcher's floor wax...lay it on heavy, wipe it down after a while, done. Great on any tool that lacks plating and that is used in such a way that paint will be destroyed...

 

[quattrojon]

Try GT85. It protects tools from rusting, and once it has dried, it will not soil your hands.

 

[stricht8]

Fluid Film.

 

[torqueman2002]

Woodworkers sites use this product to protect the beds of saws, drill presses, ...
Bostik 10220 Topcoat

 

[redwrench60]

Dunk in ATF then blow off excess with compressed air. wipe with rag if you want.

Ever seen rusty internal transmission parts?

 

[HighPlainsWrencher]

I like to use multi purpose grease, 5w/10w engine oil, sae 30, 75w or my favorite 10w hydraulic fluid. Apply daily wipe clean weekly use parts cleaner as needed.

 

[beerdog]

I use this special oil for firearms. I can't find the can so I I can't tell you the name. It comes in a small can. It is suppoed to displace moisture. It penetrates, disolves rust, and cleans very well. You can find it almost anywhere that sells firearms.

 

[GRX]

Wax x3 ... Lemon Pledge (or similar). Been using it to protect tools, bare machinery, and newly machined metal surfaces for years.