Long term protectiom

[RB61]

As someone on another site described themselves-mood woodworker. That's me. My tools may sit for months before they get used. My shop is in a lower level (basement) that his finished and heated.

I am looking for a product that will provide the longest protection against corrosion. I am thinking wax, but would like to hear from forum members. Planes seem to be hit the hardest. I am guessing it has something to do with being in contact with wood that has been finished with BLO, but not sure.
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[JR1]

Where I live now it isn't a problem (RH between 2% and 30% [in heavy cloud cover and rain]). When I lived on the coast in the
East I used Boeshield . Not cheap but it worked. Some of the other folks I knew put their tools in a closed cabinet and put a heat source with them. Looks like that would not be viable for you.

BTW WD40 does not prevent rust, nor does wax

[Admiral]

Before Jack can say it, mutton tallow.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.as...3415,43440

[RB61]

Admiral said:

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Before Jack can say it, mutton tallow.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.as...3415,43440

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Fragrance???

[Admiral]

RB61 said:

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[blockquote]Admiral said:

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Before Jack can say it, mutton tallow.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.as...3415,43440

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Fragrance???

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Not really. I use it on planes I don't use regularly, for the rest Camilla oil works for me. But the tallow is longer lasting.

[DFJarvie]

A little paste wax every now and then helps.

[KSMike]

For long term, I don't think anything beats Johnson Paste Floor Wax. $6.00 at the Borg and a tin will last many years.

Another choice is LPS3, but it's harder to find, much more expensive, and harder to remove when it's time to use the tool again.

[RB61]

I remembered that Fine Woodworking did a test on rust prevention products. Since I subscribe to the print version, I thought I could access the article. Either I am not smart enough or they want me cough up more money to view it.

Anyone know the magic process?

[DaveParkis]

I am in upstate NY and I keep my user planes in a cabinet similar to the one in the photo. I wipe them with Camillia oil after use and I don't have any issues with rust. Some tools get used fairly frequently and some might only get used a couple times a year. I also use those little desiccant packages liberally in all drawers and other closed containers. They are free at my local pharmacy, so there's no reason not to use them. HTH

[Dennis Puskar]

I use Johnsons paste wax and sometimes WD40.