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This topic has 9 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 18 July 2009 at 02:31 by Frank Dolman.

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10 July 2009 at 02:45 #42246
Frank Dolman
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G Thomas and Tubal Cain both recommend Shell Ensis oil for general rust prevention in the medium to long term. Reading between the lines of the only ad that I have been able to find, the stuff now named Ensis does not seem to be a straightforward oil. However good it may be, it does not therefore carry the endorsement of the Gurus. It it is only available in large quantities and may not be suitable for repacking by, for instance, ME clubs.

What are other people doing and what success are they having?
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10 July 2009 at 02:45 #4710
Frank Dolman
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10 July 2009 at 09:48 #42247
Jim Nolan
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If you are on about external rust protection my recommendation would be to go to a Morrison’s. On their petrol forecourts they sell an aerosol can called Double TT. I have found this to be very successful as it forms a skin on the metal and I have parts over 2 years old with not a mark on them.

Jim
10 July 2009 at 10:36 #42249
Niloch
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Our woodworking colleagues favour Camelia Oil (sometimes spelt Camellia) available from here for some of their antique tools and hugely expensive contemporary hand made planes. Although, I’m told it has to be re-applied every so ofen.
10 July 2009 at 18:10 #42260
Ian Abbott
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Take a look at Workshop Heaven, they have the new generation rust treatment and prevention products from Shield Technology. They are very good and not expensive.

Usual disclaimers…..

http://www.workshopheaven.com/estore/

Ian
10 July 2009 at 21:33 #42263
Peter G. Shaw
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Hi,

Until I got some small machine heaters, I used to use WD40 sprayed liberally all over. Ok. it stunk somewhat, but prevented the dreaded rust. I bought a 5litre/1gallon pack of the stuff from Halford’s, I think. Much cheaper than the aerosols.

Regards,

Peter G. Shaw
11 July 2009 at 12:50 #42281
Circlip
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If it’s still around, “Duck Oil”, same as WD but used to be half the price in Gallon (OOPS) 5 litter cans.

Regards Ian.
12 July 2009 at 02:29 #42295
James Barnett
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Greetings from the colonies. I have banished the WD40 from the shop. I have yet to find an old can of WD40 left sitting around for any significant period of time which wasn’t covered with rust. The two that I have found the most useful are Johnson’s paste wax, which is first rate, especially on larger tool surfaces such as table saws (the work just glides across it) , and boiled linseed oil on those things which residue is not objectionable. Best, Jim
12 July 2009 at 09:36 #42301
Mike
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You might look at gun care products from Napier (http://www.napieruk.com). These products are available from most UK gun shops, and I have found that they do work.
18 July 2009 at 02:31 #42401
Frank Dolman
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Many thanks to all who have replied. Camellia and linseed do not meet my immediate needs but I will try to get some of Mike’s Napier VP90. I shall also carry on with plans to set up a small nickel plating tank!
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