I have a few parts I would like to store for future use. What is the best way to preserve them against rust etc... I was thinking about spraying them with oil (something like chain oil or the like) and storing them in a zip lock bag. Thought about using grease but that would be a mess to clean off.
I read one review where WD40 was not a good rust preventer.
Storing extra headstock parts
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Storing small steel parts
Put em in a air tight zip lock bag with a small chunk of CAMPHOR.
Squeeze most of the air out b4 sealing.
Do it on a 'DRY' day.
Replace camphor if necessary over time.
Squeeze most of the air out b4 sealing.
Do it on a 'DRY' day.
Replace camphor if necessary over time.
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Lets see, YOu want to mummify some parts for the future.. How many years ya think you'll be needing? Just put the parts in a plastic bag or shoe box and put them under your bed out of the dampness.
I've got 2 complete headstocks as spares or for parts if needed and they are just closed up in garbage bags stored in my attic. Will someday be discovered long after I'm gone and sold on ebay!
I like to keep my tools nice and clean and rust free also. I've drawers full of spare parts, some years old. IN FACT... My lathe tools are 15 years old and I've never used them.. No rust or pitting on them as of yet?! and no special care to them other then dry storage.
Back when I was in the Navy in AC squadrons, we used to coat just about everything with preventative in an effort to stop pitting and rust to aluminum and steel. Found out this was overkill as is sometimes contributes to the the rust! If you intend to time-capsule your parts then of course coat them with bee's wax, not WD products for long term. Follow the same rules that gun owners follow for storage. NO WD Products!
Just my opnion..
I've got 2 complete headstocks as spares or for parts if needed and they are just closed up in garbage bags stored in my attic. Will someday be discovered long after I'm gone and sold on ebay!
I like to keep my tools nice and clean and rust free also. I've drawers full of spare parts, some years old. IN FACT... My lathe tools are 15 years old and I've never used them.. No rust or pitting on them as of yet?! and no special care to them other then dry storage.
Back when I was in the Navy in AC squadrons, we used to coat just about everything with preventative in an effort to stop pitting and rust to aluminum and steel. Found out this was overkill as is sometimes contributes to the the rust! If you intend to time-capsule your parts then of course coat them with bee's wax, not WD products for long term. Follow the same rules that gun owners follow for storage. NO WD Products!
Just my opnion..
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Don't tell the bees!
Good Un! Of course the Navy had to contend with salty sea air!:Ddoug45601 wrote:Lets see, YOu want to mummify some parts for the future.. How many years ya think you'll be needing? Just put the parts in a plastic bag or shoe box and put them under your bed out of the dampness.
I've got 2 complete headstocks as spares or for parts if needed and they are just closed up in garbage bags stored in my attic. Will someday be discovered long after I'm gone and sold on ebay!
I like to keep my tools nice and clean and rust free also. I've drawers full of spare parts, some years old. IN FACT... My lathe tools are 15 years old and I've never used them.. No rust or pitting on them as of yet?! and no special care to them other then dry storage.
Back when I was in the Navy in AC squadrons, we used to coat just about everything with preventative in an effort to stop pitting and rust to aluminum and steel. Found out this was overkill as is sometimes contributes to the the rust! If you intend to time-capsule your parts then of course coat them with bee's wax, not WD products for long term. Follow the same rules that gun owners follow for storage. NO WD Products!
Just my opnion..
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