Finally!

[piece-itpete]

Got a new thing on the project list, off the curb. This model but not redone (yet ):

http://vintagemachinery.org/photoind...es/10850-A.jpg

It weighs about 1000 pounds, I think, according to my back.

Pete

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Got a new thing on the project list, off the curb. This model but not redone (yet ):

http://vintagemachinery.org/photoind...es/10850-A.jpg

It weighs about 1000 pounds, I think, according to my back.

Pete

You probably already know this. Once you get it cleaned up like you want it, mix a 50/50 mixture of kerosene and turpentine in a spray bottle. Spray the tables and the column, wipe with a rag and you will never have a rust problem.

[piece-itpete]

I.... do not! I've been using light oil. Thanks!

Pete

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I.... do not! I've been using light oil. Thanks!

Pete

Old machinist trick. I keep all the metal tools in my shop wiped down like that and don't have any rust trouble even on tools that i seldom use. Keep the rag handy and wipe every tool as you put it away and you can hand them down for generations.

[piece-itpete]

Ah so. I'll switch over and retire the old liquid wrench/whatever oil is handy rag

Pete

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Ah so. I'll switch over and retire the old liquid wrench/whatever oil is handy rag

Pete

Let me know how you like it.

[piece-itpete]

I like the smell already, woof, woof, woof

Pete

[donquixote99]

It's what a tool room smells like, unless the joint is busy enough to smell like cutting oil.

[piece-itpete]

Mmmm cutting oil! None in 'The Shed' (yet! soon :grin: ) but the torpedo heater'll be fired up shortly. Classy 'odour'

How about 20 year old gear oil, during a differential oil change? And it's right in the rules, you have to be saturated in it or you're doing it wrong

Pete

[bobabode]

HEY! This is god damned family forum. Whut the f**k is wrong with you f**kin' tool wiping perverts?