Thread: Protection close to sea

Afternoon
I will be storing a metal turning lathe in my garage for my son for quite some time.
We are very close to Western Port bay ( about 60 metres) would lanolin spray be good to cover all the slides etc. with? if not please can I have some suggestions.
Thanks

I have found lanotec brand spray lanolin good for controlling corrosion on the boat, and in the shed.
Just get a decent coat on all surfaces and it should be fine. For extra protection, spray with lanolin and when it is dry but still tacky put flexible plastic film directly on the surface with no air between plastic and surface. That will keep it dust free as well. IME dust seems to attract and hold moisture.

Cheers,
Bill

Everything rusted in my garage. Enter Lanolin, now nothing rusts. Can not speak highly enough of it. All my machine tools get cleaned and sprayed with lanolin. A quick spray of WD40 removes it. No hassle at all and not a speck of rust.

The big difference between lanolin and say WD40 or oil, is that when it dries it forms a wax like layer rather than evaporating over time. I have bored engine blocks then sprayed once. Two years later and no sign of rust.

Another cheap - and hand friendly - option is vaseline.

Originally Posted by variant22

Everything rusted in my garage. Enter Lanolin, now nothing rusts. Can not speak highly enough of it. All my machine tools get cleaned and sprayed with lanolin. A quick spray of WD40 removes it. No hassle at all and not a speck of rust.

The big difference between lanolin and say WD40 or oil, is that when it dries it forms a wax like layer rather than evaporating over time. I have bored engine blocks then sprayed once. Two years later and no sign of rust.

I had better try the stuff. We had fog over here last week. I entered the shed on Friday to find nearly every bright and unpainted cast surface orange with rust. I nearly started crying.

I also live on the Western Port Bay side of the Peninsula, though no where near as close to the water as you. I use lanolin spray, and recommend it.

LPS 3 is another option and dries to a somewhat tacky wax (without smelling like sheep) and is good for long term storage, LPS 2 is a bit lighter duty and both should be available from the likes of Coventry's. Just remember to give the container a shake before use as all the good stuff seems to settle over time.

I could also offer an idea of covering it with a painters cloth.... I have been covering my machines with them...

Originally Posted by .RC.

I could also offer an idea of covering it with a painters cloth.... I have been covering my machines with them...

Yes, this helps quite a lot. My place in Tasmania is very dry even though I'm right on the water's edge due to the direction of the prevailing winds so rust isn't really a problem - the weld seams are still bright metal after 2 years. However during the change in seasons there are a couple weeks where I get some condensation on bare metal surfaces in the shed, and drop cloths (plus lanotec) keep the rust from forming.

Near the coast in Sydney was much, much, much worse - higher temperatures, higher humidity and onshore winds instead of offshore ones.

PDW

All my machines are and have been shrouded in cotton sheets. The Douglas shaper was covered in the oilest sheet and a blue tarp. To no avail. Now the seldom used stuff, the Douglas included, is anointed in red Timken wheel bearing grease. Red, because I can see what has been anointed.

BT

Originally Posted by nrb

Afternoon
I will be storing a metal turning lathe in my garage for my son for quite some time.
We are very close to Western Port bay ( about 60 metres) would lanolin spray be good to cover all the slides etc. with? if not please can I have some suggestions.
Thanks

hi mate crc have a product called, soft seal. Its actualy made for the long turn protection of steel.

https://www.blackwoods.com.au/part/0...-aerosol-300gm
I use it it works.
aaron

A product i use is G15 from australian inhibiter and wrapped in there film it will be safe for years to come

Also cannot speak highly enough for the lanotec stuff but if i need to ice something i use g15

http://www.australianinhibitor.com.au/page/1/home.html

Bruce

Wow what a timely thread. Our landlord has decided it is time to move back into her house (well after the VCAT hearing coming up shortly) and thanks to a 'leg up' from family, we are purchasing a house. Amazing how long it takes to be able to do this again when you have an ex wife.
Thing is there is a decided lack of shedding and I was pondering what to use to cover the machines.
I pretty much decided on Lanotec products on account of how well it does on the steam engines at work.
Now I am definitely going to use it after reading these replies.
I also have a can of the Soft Seal that I use if I do machining for friends and they are tardy picking it up That stuff works well but for the price I'll stick with the Lanotec.

Phil

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

I had better try the stuff. We had fog over here last week. I entered the shed on Friday to find nearly every bright and unpainted cast surface orange with rust. I nearly started crying.

I sincerely hope your Helix clamps were spared..

When I store stationary engines away, I give them a good wipe over with normal oil, pack a couple of dry pack desiccant bags in strategic places then cover them with a flannelette sheet and this seems to work pretty good.
If you can get some, steam cylinder oil is the ducks nuts when it comes to rust inhibitors but it's not easy to buy these days unless you want a 44 gallon drum of the stuff.
If you are putting your gear into long term storage a sealed plastic cover is probably better than cloth or use a motor bike cover as these keep moisture out but will also breath.
If you want to pick up some desiccant packs give me a yell as all the equipment we get delivered at work comes with them.
Cheers,
Greg.