01 Nov
Humidity/Rust
After just a few months here in the Pacific Nortwest, my previously unrusty SP-15 is beginning to show slight signs of rust on the cylinder rack teeth. In looking in the archives, I noted that Evapo-Rust has been recommended for rust removal. Should I look into getting some type of machine to reduce humidity in the press room? Will excessive humidity cause eventual damage to the rollers? The press is in the house, not the garage, but still dampness is always an issue here. Thanks very much for any advice.
Hello Sylvia,
These parts should be lightly oiled with something like 3-in-1 oil. This should help to keep them from rusting. The same should be applied (only very lightly) to the top and bottom bearers and the press bed.
I think the Evapo-Rust might be overkill in this case.
Daniel Morris
November 1st, 2007 at 6:09 pmThe Arm Letterpress
Brooklyn, NY
More and more I’m using WD40.
November 1st, 2007 at 6:45 pmHi, thanks for your comments. Yes I did oil all the parts mentioned with 3-in-1 oil while the press sat idle for several months, perhaps I didn’t use enough. Now that the press is up and running, I oil it before each use.
November 1st, 2007 at 9:33 pm