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Finishes For Protecting Smithing Tools From the Elements Too_Many_Tools 06-08-2007
Posted by Too_Many_Tools on June 8, 2007, 8:39 pm
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Recently on vacation, I was able to purchase a cone mandrel...been
looking for a long while.

This cone and an anvil will be spending some of their time stored
outside under a tarp....too many tools you know. :<)

Since I HATE rust and wish to prevent (or at least strongly
discourage) any rust to develop during their storage, what would you
suggest as a protective coating that one could apply?

Paint comes to mind but especially with the cone, paint will be
scratched off during usage. Another coating could be an oil or LPS3
finish.

Any suggestions as to what has worked for you?

Thanks

TMT


Posted by Rusty_iron on June 9, 2007, 9:11 am
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Well there is that old joke about the bloke with the Harley and the
Vasaline.......... ;-)

Try using a Lanolin product that sprays on, they seem to be quite
effective.

Regards
Rusty_iron


Posted by spaco on June 9, 2007, 10:28 am
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LPS3 beats all in my mind.

Pete Stanaitis
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Too_Many_Tools wrote:
> Recently on vacation, I was able to purchase a cone mandrel...been
> looking for a long while.
>
> This cone and an anvil will be spending some of their time stored
> outside under a tarp....too many tools you know. :<)
>
> Since I HATE rust and wish to prevent (or at least strongly
> discourage) any rust to develop during their storage, what would you
> suggest as a protective coating that one could apply?
>
> Paint comes to mind but especially with the cone, paint will be
> scratched off during usage. Another coating could be an oil or LPS3
> finish.
>
> Any suggestions as to what has worked for you?
>
> Thanks
>
> TMT
>

Posted by Cothian on June 9, 2007, 12:30 pm
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> Recently on vacation, I was able to purchase a cone mandrel...been
> looking for a long while.
>
> This cone and an anvil will be spending some of their time stored
> outside under a tarp....too many tools you know. :<)
>
> Since I HATE rust and wish to prevent (or at least strongly
> discourage) any rust to develop during their storage, what would you
> suggest as a protective coating that one could apply?
>
> Paint comes to mind but especially with the cone, paint will be
> scratched off during usage. Another coating could be an oil or LPS3
> finish.
>
> Any suggestions as to what has worked for you?
>
> Thanks
>
> TMT
>

Is too many tools even possible?

Posted by Chilla on June 9, 2007, 9:05 pm
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Cothian wrote:
> Is too many tools even possible?

If you ask my wife the answer is yes... Regards Charles


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