Storing all of my tools for the humid summer

cv3 · Post by **cv3** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:22 am

I live in Mobile Al. It is much like living in a steam room about 7 months a year. I have used the Johnson past wax and the Dri-Cote (top cote) for years. Do to some health issues I was out of the shop for a couple of months last year. Nothing was covered and no rust. just some dust.

meathook · Post by **meathook** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:14 pm

dusty wrote:Yes, I caught that but....I still do not understand the concept of putting my tools away for an extended period of time - bus or no bus.

No offense intended!

None taken. I guess I don't understand exactly what it is you don't understand here. I need the room the tools normally occupy, and will be storing them in an area that is not climate controlled because I am not allowed to bring them into the living room or bedroom. I certainly would rather NOT have to do this, but can't justify constructing another building to house either them or the new project.

Thanks to you, and to all who responded. I can always find the answer here thanks to you kind folks!

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:38 pm

I do understand your situation. What I was trying to say is that I won't give up access to my shop; i.e. I don't understand the concept of putting my tools where I can't get to them.

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:53 pm

Wood shops should be in buildings...
Buses should be rebuilt under shade trees...

They should be close together in case you need to grab a piece of oak and turn a new piston or something.

meathook · Post by **meathook** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:02 pm

[quote="dusty"]I do understand your situation. What I was trying to say is that I won't give up access to my shop]

OK, I got it now! Believe me, I wish I didn't have to do this either!

Have a great day!

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:06 am

Having lived in sunny downtown Florida all my Shopsmith's life, it still doesn't have any rust. And we all know Florida is known for low humidty. Yeah right!

Answer to prevent rust? Wax like a few said before me Johnson Paste wax has worked for me since I bought my SS in 84.

There have been times in those years since 84 that I wasn't able to use my Shopsmith and it sat untouched for a year or 2.

The only thing I know for sure is sweat that is allowed to set on the machine will rust it quick. I had a sweat hand print on my Bandsaw table that I had to work for hours to get it out.

So now before I put everything away I quickly (read very quickly) go over everything with a waxy cloth and make sure all hand prints and sweat or other moisture is off the machine. I then cover it with a some cotton clothes and so far it this method has worked for me.