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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Machine Shop Talk & AG Parts Machining => Topic started by: JuryRigger on May 29, 2022, 02:15:56 PM
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In the market for a good one-walked out this morning; and found my lathe had developed some pretty good rust overnight :P
For awhile; I had a sheet of VCI paper draped over it-seemed to work pretty good; until the paper got too old... Figuring on making a gasketed cover that seals against the bench; with a VCI product inside-so far I've found some emitter pads; but would like to know what all you folks have had experience with-oil works; but unless you slop it everywhere it doesn't last...
Any recommendations?
Jesse
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Following. I've never used it or heard of them. I've been watching lots of machining videos (also lots of rust removal and electrolysis videos) the last couple of weeks while the wife is visiting the In-Laws in Alabama.
My mill and lathe haven't seen any attention in at least 5 years. I just finished spending about 5 hours of quality time on the lathe. Cleaning off the dirt, dust, old shavings/chips, oil, grease, etc. I used a whole roll of paper towels, and a half a bottle of cheap cleaner from the dollar store. Sprayed it down with a bottle of water after using the cleaner, and left a fan blowing on it. Hopefully I won't get any flash rust.
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I'm trying to make up my mind between these:
https://www.zoro.com/armor-shield-vci-emitter-pads-blue-3-12-in-h-pk10-vciemittercf33/i/G3778881/ (https://www.zoro.com/armor-shield-vci-emitter-pads-blue-3-12-in-h-pk10-vciemittercf33/i/G3778881/)
Which are a bit expensive... Though I'm confident they'd work; and some VCI paper; which would just be laid around in the enclosure/on critical parts...
It also depends on just how I decide to set up the enclosure; the idea I have in mind will also offer room for tooling storage; in which case the foam emitter pads would be well worth it...
Have read that camphor has been/can be used in enclosed spaces to stop rust; anyone here tried it? Would be a lot more economical...
Jesse
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All my equipment is in the garage, which has been more of a storage shed the last few years. It's amazing how much dust gets blown in through the cracks around the seals at the top, bottom, and sides of the garage door. Once I get everything cleaned up and rust free I'll probably just use some Penetrating Sea Foam, and cover everything with old sheets or something to keep the dust off.
I found this video by Project Farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoijjWUGU2Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoijjWUGU2Q)
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My workshop is a dirt-floored shed; pretty humid at times; especially when dew forms on the bottom of the metal roof... :o Ordered some camphor blocks; cheaper than VCI products; and figured if they don't work; I'm not out much $$...
Jesse
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I hear you on the humidity. I figure a couple more weeks and the garage will be off limits after 10-11 AM due to heat and humidity. It's on the west side of the house so it heats up in the afternoon. In late July, August it's like stepping out into an oven. :o
Good luck with the camphor blocks. I'll do some research on those.
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I hear you on the humidity. I figure a couple more weeks and the garage will be off limits after 10-11 AM due to heat and humidity. It's on the west side of the house so it heats up in the afternoon. In late July, August it's like stepping out into an oven. :o
Good luck with the camphor blocks. I'll do some research on those.
I hear you on that one! Midday it gets... Warm LOL...
Supposedly; camphor gasses off and 'coats' metal components; preventing rust just like VCI products-you're supposed to tear a small hole in the wrapper of the block; and supposedly one block per Kennedy-type chest is enough; though some say that 1 will work fine for larger chests too...
Jesse
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Thought I'd update this, have had a camphor block in with the lathe out in the shed for a little over two months now-had left several fresh-turned pieces of steel in the case-zero rust! The stuff works-especially if the container is halfways sealed...
Jesse