Power tools really need to be free from rust all the time and making sure that it is worth a of time. Garage and basements is not a good place to store our tools because the humid environment is very harsh for them There are simple stuffs that you can do to lessen your time cleaning your power tools .

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Cosmoline is the thick coating protecting our power tools from rust and you can often see this when you've just purchase a power tool. Once it is in your shop, this coating must be removed and your cast iron top is no longer protected. There are times that the woodworkers would just wash the cosmoline entirely without thinking of its future protection .

In order for us to protect the cast irons we need to coat them again to keep the moisture away . One of the less complicated thing that you can do is by purchasing commercial preventive sprays . Two common brands are Empire Top Saver and Boeshield T-9.These 2 products are used the same way, by spraying and rubbing it down all over the cast iron making sure to wipe off the excess, this can be repeated every now and then.

We cannot always conclude that once we keep our tools clean in a nice storage place it will be kept away from rust. And we left it alone for a long time it will definitely damage the whole of it.

This is a jointer without any rust protection. The accumulation of dust particles are now inviting rust to settle in this tool. After only 2 years, this tool was in need of some care.

An abrasive tool is what is usually used to clean these cast irons, however problem arises when the rust are in the areas impossible to be reached. There are now newly created products that can do this job .

Boeshiled is a rust remover that completes its tasks quickly. If you have larger tools that are impossible for you to soak in rust solution this is the thing for you. All you need to do is spray it all over the area then let it stay for a minute then wipe. Using an abrasive tool such as steel wool will aid in removing any rust left.

After these steps the jointer will now be rust free and is ready for the second stage of rust protection . You may find small rust pits that is caused by the rusts that was formed previously. No method of rust removal can fill in a rust pit once the rust has consumed the metal.

Most rust removal sprays contain some type of acid. These acids will dissolve rust very quickly and the metal very slowly. When using Rust Free or any other spray, be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves to avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Keeping your power tools rust free shouldn't be hard at all just follow the steps provided and you will be all set.