Scott Meggison Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I am getting ready to go South for the winter. I live in Michigan and have a stand alone shop. Looking for ideas to protect my cast iron tops, (table saw, band saw, jointer etc). I will be gone from early December to mid April. My first thought is to use a heavy coat of wax and wrap them in plastic painters drop cloths, or would the plastic just hold in the condensation? Any ideas will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I've had 100% success using CRC 3-36 and used to get surface rust in the summer when I used Boeshield T9 and wax. If you're away for a while I would give them a heavy coat of CRC 3-36. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I usually just keep a good coat of paste wax on mine and leave them uncovered. I don't have any moisture issues tho so, not sure how that would be for you? Sometimes mine are left that way for a few months at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Meggison Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Never used CRC 3-36. Is that something you use just for storage? Or is this a top lubricant? Is there silicon in it? I have used Johnson's Paste Wax for 40+ years for but it is not foolproof for a rust inhibitor with all the temperature swings now that I live in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 CRC 3-36 is so much easier than T9 + wax. About once a month I put very thin layer on cast iron, go to bed, cut wood in the morning - that's it! I also used on it hand planes and I've never had any problems with it and finishes. For long-term storage I would just use a heavy coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Meggison Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 minute ago, estesbubba said: CRC 3-36 is so much easier than T9 + wax. About once a month I put very thin layer on cast iron, go to bed, cut wood in the morning - that's it! I also used on it hand planes and I've never had any problems with it and finishes. For long-term storage I would just use a heavy coat. Sounds pretty good, I found some on Amazon. Think I'll give it a try Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Paste wax for storage can go on heavy without buffing down. CRC 3-36 is working quite well for me and we are in similar zoning. Kev is in a salt spray region so don't automatically discount wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 The CRC 3-36 was rated as the best rust prevention by Fine Woodworking magazine. They mentioned that it protected better than anything else and didn't affect finishes on wood cut with protected tools. They were really high on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Meggison Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 thanks Robby W. I will definitely give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I started using 3-36 early this year and it works really well. Boeshield is also very good. On my cast iron surfaces I apply either of these in conjunction with a layer of paste wax. I cover the whole cast surface with a sheet of hardboard smooth side up and never get rust problems. The hardboard is always on until I need to cut something. I always replace it after a session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Glad to see this thread. I'm planning to order some CRC 3-36. Do you guys get it in the aerosol or liquid form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I live in similar weather (south western Ontario) and one of the autumn jobs is waxing the top of the table saw. If there is build up on it (like the BLO I just spilled) I wet sand with wd40 and 400 grit, clean with naptha, then wax with any non-silicone wax. Been working for years without a problem with items I have on hand any way. Plastic over top will only make it rust faster with the condensation that gathers under it with temperature changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I went to several parts stores to get CRC 3-36 here in Illinois and was told they had to pull it off the shelves due to the EPA. Don't know if anyone can ship it here or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maumee Mike Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I went to Amazon and saw the price ranged from $6 something to $37 for the same thing...checked to make sure it wasn't for multiple cans and it wasn't of the kinds offered what is the preferred? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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