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Jeff, one more thing.
Tool Crib of the North have table saw covers that are designed for just that purpose and they breathe too. They’re pretty inexpensive(@$25). Go to toolcribofthenorth.com. They deliver very quickly and they never screw up orders.
Good Luck.
PS I have the same saw…good choice!
Jeff
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Go to the Delta Web site. They all you in great and extensive detail how to get the rust off a Delta Table saw. Good luck
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Karel - is there something more on the Delta website that I didn't find in addition to the FAQ on rust:
How can I clean and protect my cast iron
tables from rust?
Here's a good way to clean and protect cast iron
tables from rust. First, you will need the following
materials: 1 pushblock from a jointer, 1 sheet of
medium Scotch-Brite™ Blending Hand Pad, 1 can
of WD-40® 1 can of degreaser, 1 can of TopCote®
Aerosol. Apply the WD-40 and polish the table
surface with the Scotch-Brite pad using the
pushblock as a hold-down. Degrease the table, then
apply the TopCote accordingly.
http://www.deltawoodworking.com/entry-6-faqs.html
*You DID notice that they recommend TopCote, not paste wax.
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I've used old fashioned, original, Simonize Hard Paste Wax for years on the cast iron table of the saw.
It has never once interfered with the finishing of a project.
Please tell me what "Top Coat" actually is, chemically?
Thanks,
William
*Paste wax, top cote, it really doesn't matter. Personal we use top cote on all of our tables. Easy to apply and very slick. As far as wax causing adhesion problems, slim and none. When was the last time you ran a board thou the table saw, and then applied a fine lacquer finish without sanding. Walk into ANY cabinet shop in my area, and next to each shape you will find a can of silicone spray to spray the tables a few times a day. Paint still sticking here in LADavid
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I recently purchased a Delta Contractors Table Saw and I want to put it in my basement. I have a half-basement with a crawlspace in the other half,
and the usable half is not very dry all the time, floors and walls get damp after rains and in high humidity months during the summer. Also there is no heat down there in the winter, just give off heat from the boiler. I am going to build a movable base to put it on to keep it off the floor, one problem solved. My real worry is rust, especially on the cast iron table, and more so during the cold winter months. What can I cover it with or put on the cast iron table to prevent any rusting and pitting? At present time this the only place that I can keep and use it.
*Jeff,A good coat of paste wax every now and then should take care of the problem, plus it will also make it easier to run your boards over the table. When you feel more resistance when pushing boards through it's time to apply more wax.
*We use Johnsons paste wax too. If your saw does get rusty, you can use sandpaper to remove the rust without much trouble. If you're going to cover the saw, don't use plastic as it will sweat. A good cloth drop cloth would be better, but leave a good coat of paste wax if you plan to let the saw sit idle for any length of time.Ed. Williams
*Try using Camelia Oil and Rust Eraser rubberized fine abrasive pads from the Japan Woodwooker, 800-537-7820
*Paste wax, and spend the $ to put a dehumidifier down there. You will tank your self later. My guess is if thats where your shop is, you'll also be storing at least some wood down there. It's not much to build something our of wood stored in a humid basement, and then what is shirnk and crack down the raod.
*Thanks for the responds, when using paste wax are you suggesting a thick coat or rubbing in a glaze coat? How often? What about the painted surfaces? Will a build up of wax cause sawdust to gum up the surface on the table? Finally, any recommendations on brands?Thanks for the info. Jeff
*Jeff, one more thing.Tool Crib of the North have table saw covers that are designed for just that purpose and they breathe too. They're pretty inexpensive(@$25). Go to toolcribofthenorth.com. They deliver very quickly and they never screw up orders.Good Luck.PS I have the same saw...good choice!Jeff
*Jeff, As far as I know, paste wax has always been a big no-no on a tablesaw bed. It doesn't matter much if you use the saw for ripping up building material, but I have been told by many woodcrafters that it leaves deposits on boards that will interfere with the application of finishes used in furniture making etc. This sounds possible to me, so I have always stayed away from it and used some of the commercial products for this purpose.
*Jeff I treat my saw with boiled linseed oil and then some paste wax. Also Delta makes a cool wheel kit that you use 2x2's on. It has a little bracket at one end with a wheel mounted on it that can be raised or lowered with Your foot. Handy and effective. Skip
*Jeff, I agree with Skip about the Delta mobile bases. I have three of them, plus the Delta table saw came with it's own base. I have a small shop(1/2 of garage), so everything pushes to the wall when not in use. And on nice days, I roll out onto the driveway to work. I use Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax on my saw and joiner table. I rub it in and redo it as necessary. It prevents rust in a damp garage. It's also so slick you could slide a cinder block across it. Never had any problems with wax affecting my finishes. Good luck.
*Hey Kimball, Now that you mention it, applying wax on my saw table never effected any thing i've finished either.
*Kimball,Amen to working out in the driveway. I too work out of a 2 1/2 car garage and do quite abit with a rolling table saw and a small wood working bench that I drag out. On a nice day there is nothing better!Bill