Hello-
As a long term reader, I'm making my first post with a "help me."
I have six machines in a garage workshop in Tampa Florida. There is no climate control, only a fan, and I only work in it about 10 hours a week.
The problem is that recently, I'm getting a LOT of rust on my metal surfaces, TS, Jointer, BS, .... all of my cast iron.
After not using them for about 4 weeks, there was noticable surface rust. I cleaned, sanded and waxed the surfaces and three days later there was more rust!! I've never had this problem before and I usually use a paste wax every two months. with no rust at all.
So far, after reading this forum (of course) I've tried the following:
1) RO Sanding using 300-600 grit, then using paste wax. Lasted two days before a wipe with a clean cloth looked brown red.
2) Steel wool with WD 40, followed by paste wax. Lasted about 3 days
3) Bought Boeshield, Cleaned then spayed and wiped off. Lasted two days.
4) Same as above, then paste wax. Lasted four days
The rust (except for the first time) is not spots, but a even coating of rust just starting.
I can't AC the garage, and while the summer was extra- evil humid, now it is not.
I would be very interested in any theories and solutions.... Why is the rust monster stalking me?
Thanks. Mark