Rust prevention & removal & lubricants - oils vs "WD40" vs natural fats (animal/plant)

[atunguyd]

I run a dehumidifier in my workshop which works well.

I also recently got a can of this
https://www.amazon.com/Lear-Chemical-AC ... B000P1C8UO
When the side of the can suggests typical application being rotor heads then that's cool enough for me.

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[liveaboard]

I have the same problem; near the sea, uninsulated workshop, even a porous roof.
But I don't think a single one of those US products are available here in Portugal [except regular WD-40].
I'm keeping my wood chisels in Tupperware. That works well.
When I lived in India I kept my tools in ammo boxes or air tight plastic barrels, but it's such a pain to dig things out and put them back all the time.

[Cary Stewart]

One trick that folks with gage blocks (Jo blocks) and pin gages do is rug lanolin on the surfaces then with a very clean soft cloth rub as much as possible off. The lanolin gets into the pores of the metal and becomes a moderate rust inhibitor. Lanolin can be had from Flexbar or other tool companies and it is not expensive for a tube. For tools in a tool box go to your pharmacist and ask for camphor in small bars. Put one or two (top and bottom drawers) in your tool box. This is also a moderate rust preventer.
Cary

[JonLeary]

http://flitetest.com/articles/waterproofing-electronics

[neanderman]

Boeshield

[Yachtsman]

Lanolin based products. 100% ECO and food grade. Works fantastic and can be applied under all weather conditions even under water.
WD40 ( Water Displacement formula 40 ) has almost zero lubricant, so you need to keep applying it. Waste of money. Lanolin is a bit more expensive but last for ages. Also great to waterproof leather shoes and boots.

[SteveHGraham]

I love WD40 for removing stickers and machining aluminum. I like the fact that it evaporates. Which is one reason it's a useless lubricant and rust preventative.

[warmstrong1955]

WD40 is a temporary thing. It has it's uses...many....
When I was working two weeks on & one week off, it worked perfectly for a rust preventative.
Before I hit the road to go back to work, I'd spray WD40 on my lathe, mill, drill press, etc.
When I came back, I could clean them off with a quick wipe, and go to work. Most of the WD40 was gone, seldom much dust collected on anything, and nothing rusted.
Use much of anything else, and you have a gloppy mess....with dirt in it, to clean. Wasn't the case with the WD40.

And for those with kids, or grandkids....it removes crayon marks from the walls....


Bill

[tornitore45]

Regular use with greasy .oily hands!

Never done more that that.

[CaptonZap]

Boiled linseed oil

[juiceclone]

strange as it sounds, I've had some success coating things with oil based wood stain. It's made to penetrate and then dry!!
If u don't mind messy, mix a bit of grease with gasoline and squirt that on. The gas penetrates, evaporates, and leaves behind whatever grease u used. Really good on control cables etc. because it gets into any space.

[Ironman1]

I am a big fan of fluidfilm.com. Fluid Film works well for me and penetrates metal