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I was wondering if anyone has used Boeshield on their tools.

The instructions are vague, I was wondering how often to apply it. I put some on my saw when I first got it. 2 months later I had a slight surface rust form on the cast iron. The cast iron tops rust so fast, I'll try anything to slow it down.

Should I use something different?

Asianflava, Have you ever tried plain old Johnson's Paste Wax? It is what I use. Even when I am busy in the shop it lasts a couple of months. It is easy to apply, and there is little danger of it interfering with any wood finishes.

Tom

I use it extensively in my shop. It is a real lifesaver on steel table surfaces like bandsaws, jointers, and table saws. I use it anywhere rust is or could be a problem. It's great and I recommend it frequently. That said, plain old floor wax will do the same thing..........offer the same protection...........but it's not anywhere as easy to use.

Chris,
I have always been afraid of Boeshield because my understanding is that it is silicone based. I have been afraid that it could cause finishing problems, specifically the dreaded fisheye.

Have you ever had any finishing problems that you thought might be caused by the Boeshield?
Tom

Oops! (Double post because the darned site is screwing up again!)

None whatsoever, Tom. But then again, I never use laquer for any of my work. All my finishes are hand rubbed and fish eye is never a problem. But I never spray it on a surface and just leave it, unless I'm not planning on using the tool for some time. Then when I come back, I just rub it off with a rag and all is well. I don't know how much silicone it has in it, but what stays on the surface is parriffin. Just enough to protect the steel from moisture.

Thanks Chris. I think I will give it a try. It has got to be easier than buffing out paste wax. Guess there goes the only real exercise I ever got.

I think it is parrafin based. I got this from the website:

BOESHIELD T-9® - Rust prevention and lubrication from Boeing Aviation®. Spray on saw tables and all tools. Wipe off for thin-film lubrication, or let dry for storage protection. Contains no silicone or Teflon, will not pick up on wood.

I've used it on my boat engine to protect from salt water corrosion. It works pretty good for that. I don't remember it resulting in a "hard" paste wax finish that you get with good old Johnsons on a table saw or similar woodworking tools.