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   Ted W. | Jan 26, 2009 05:16am | #1

   WD-40 and medium steel wool will get rid of it. Also, wipe the surface with the same, making sure to buff it off so the wood doesn't get contaminated.

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   plumbbill | Jan 26, 2009 07:24am | #2

   I agree with Ted on WD-40 for removing rust, but preventing rust I'm not a fan of WD-40.

   Crown all 4 has worked better for keeping moisture away from metal in my expirence.

    

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   Piffin | Jan 26, 2009 07:24am | #3

   White vinegar to remove a light rust glaze.

   Use Boshield B-9 to seal the metal against airborne moisture.
   Or a product called Slip-It.

   Some guys use paste wax, but that is hard work to buff and the wax can interfere with some finishes.

    

    

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   wane | Jan 26, 2009 04:39pm | #4

   " I went out today " is this in an unconditioned space???   ... if so, any tool will rust.  Like others have said cleanup the rust first then use regular past wax.  It'll slow down the rust any you don't have to worry about getting silicone or oils contaminating any of your projects ..

4. 
   Sasquatch | Jan 26, 2009 04:51pm | #5

   I started a thread on Knots about a year or two ago where I asked the same question.  I learned about several solutions and ended up ordering a gallon of Evapo-Rust online.  It worked great and cost under $20.  After that, my solution was to apply Carnauba Wax and keep water off of my table saw.

   BTW, I didn't actually spill water or use wet materials.  I had glued up some material, using my table saw for a horizontal surface.  I placed wax paper between the table and the project so any excess glue would not get on the saw.

   I left the project on the saw overnight.  The next morning, I found out that the moisture from my yellow glue had seeped through the wax paper and caused rust on the table.

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5. 
   Dreamcatcher | Jan 26, 2009 06:06pm | #6

   I use Johnson's Paste Wax on my horizontal iron surfaces to prevent rust. If left uncovered, it works for about a month or so as long as you put it on after every use of the machine.

   The best prevention though are the canvas drop cloths that I put over the machines. They drape right to the floor and are unobtrusive, they're cheap, I can also use them as moving blankets (or actual drop cloths) when needed, they brighten up the shop more than a big dark machine, they keep unnecessary dust off the machines not in use, and I like to think they offer some protection from any prying eyed would be bandits.

   Trust me, get some drop cloths.

   DC