Protecting your power tools from rust can sometimes feel like a full time job. Basements and garages is not an ideal place to keep your power tools because of its humidity Just like what I have already said, keeping our power tools clean eats up our time so here's something you can do to lessen your time.

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When you purchase a new power tool, it is shipped with a thick coating of Cosmoline to protect the cast iron from rusting. Before using the tool this coating should be removed and this will place your tools unprotected. Too many times anxious woodworker remove all of the Cosmoline without thinking about the ongoing protection of their investment.

To keep away the moisture it is advisable that our power tools are covered with protective coating . Commercially made rust preventive products can be the easiest way to do it. Two of the most popular brand are the Boeshield T-9 and Empire Top Saver.These sprays works the same way, by applying them all over the cast iron and removing excesses carefully . This may be repeated frequently to ensure complete protection .

Regardless of how safe we are able to keep our tools it is no guarantee that it will be protected from the rust . Furthermore, if left alone, the rust will only continue get worse.

This jointer was left unprotected. The accumulation of dust particles are now inviting rust to settle in this tool. After a couple of years this cast iron will need care.

The old methods of rust removal generally focused on using abrasives such as steel wool. While this works, it is difficult to get the abrasives into the pits created by rust. There are now newly created products that can do this job .

A product called Rust Free by Boeshield is a rust remover that quickly removes rust. This spray on rust remover works well on the tops of tools that are too large to soak in rust removal solutions. All you need to do is spray it all over the area then let it stay for a minute then wipe. If the rust persists, just apply again and use an abrasive such as steel wool or a synthetic abrasive pad to remove the remaining rust.

As soon as you are done with these rust removal step you can go ahead and put some protection on your tool. You may find small rust pits that is caused by the rusts that was formed previously. A rust pit can never be repaired by a rust removal.

These rust removal is made up of acids that instantly removes rust and can slowly affect metals so make sure that you are using protective covering when you are using these products.

By following these methods of rust prevention and rust removal your cast iron power tools will last a lifetime.