WD-40

I use my hand tools on a daily basis (plumber) and I use wd40 just as much.
This keeps my tools clean and rust free.

rik

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"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> contains water and will result in rust.
>
> I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
> cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
> the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
> woodworking tools.
>

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 03:05:02 GMT, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

>In rec.woodworking
>Gnube <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:45:53 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
>><[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
>>>but it was some other msg board.
>
>
>>Could it be 3 in 1 oil you are thinking of? as that can contain water,
>>since it contains (or used to) meths and that does contain water (or
>>used to). I found out about this a very long time ago, so things may
>>have changed, and I don't have a can handy to check - I switched to
>>using castrol ever since I found out!
>
>I know you didn't write the top part Gnube but I don't have that post.

We, as a group of users with my ISP, have to ride our supplier pretty
hard to get a half decent news service out of them, but if we're being
smart we never admit to being happy, as it means they stop trying so
hard and it'll never get better if that happens! ;O)

Helps to get most of the posts though!

One or two keep saying how happy they are, and those damn fools are
letting the rest of us down! ;O) <sigh>

Take Care,
Gnube
I don't want to win the lottery I just want to win a barn full of seasoned timber! ;O)

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:45:53 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:

>ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
>but it was some other msg board.

Could it be 3 in 1 oil you are thinking of? as that can contain water,
since it contains (or used to) meths and that does contain water (or
used to). I found out about this a very long time ago, so things may
have changed, and I don't have a can handy to check - I switched to
using castrol ever since I found out!

Take Care,
Gnube
I don't want to win the lottery I just want to win a barn full of seasoned timber! ;O)

Now that's an interesting use. I sometimes need help starting the
chipper/shredder and always forget to get a can of ether. I'll remember
that trick.

Jim Mc Namara wrote:
> No water content - developed by the military - name is its own description:
> WD (water displacer 40). I've used it to help start a lawn mower (spraying
> into intake - easier on cylinders than ether) but as a regular lubricant - I
> don't do it. Others do and have no problem -
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
>>topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
>>sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
>>contains water and will result in rust.
>>
>>I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
>>cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
>>the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
>>woodworking tools.
>>
>
>
>

Nope. It was a heated debate as I recall, but it may have been just one
person thinking they were right. Good to know that the stuff doesn't
contain water. I'll sleep better at night, and start using it on the
tools again.

Gnube wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:45:53 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
>>but it was some other msg board.
>
>
> Could it be 3 in 1 oil you are thinking of? as that can contain water,
> since it contains (or used to) meths and that does contain water (or
> used to). I found out about this a very long time ago, so things may
> have changed, and I don't have a can handy to check - I switched to
> using castrol ever since I found out!
>
> Take Care,
> Gnube
> I don't want to win the lottery I just want to win a barn full of seasoned timber! ;O)

"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> contains water and will result in rust.

This from my Jet tablesaw's manual:
Table Top: Remove rust from the tabletop with WD-40 and a Scotch-BriteT Hand
Pad. Keep a light coat of WD-40 on the tabletop when not in use.

In rec.woodworking
Gnube <[email protected]> wrote:

>On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:45:53 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
>>but it was some other msg board.


>Could it be 3 in 1 oil you are thinking of? as that can contain water,
>since it contains (or used to) meths and that does contain water (or
>used to). I found out about this a very long time ago, so things may
>have changed, and I don't have a can handy to check - I switched to
>using castrol ever since I found out!

I know you didn't write the top part Gnube but I don't have that post.
WD-40 contains no water. The very name "WD" stands for "Water Displacing."
It wouldn't be a very efficient, using water to displace water.

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 03:37:59 +0100, Gnube <[email protected]> wrote:

>On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:45:53 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
>>but it was some other msg board.
>
>Could it be 3 in 1 oil you are thinking of? as that can contain water,
>since it contains (or used to) meths and that does contain water (or
>used to). I found out about this a very long time ago, so things may
>have changed, and I don't have a can handy to check - I switched to
>using castrol ever since I found out!
Ooo. Ooo.
I use 3-in-one oil specifically to wipe down my planes. I thought it would be
good for that since it says on the front "lubricates, cleans & prevents rust"
(and it has acheived miracle oil status over the last 50 years in my family).
Interestingly it is made by the WD-40 company.
It only says it contains petroleum distillates on the can but gives no
specifics. Perhaps a MSDS sheet might give details of what is in it.

Kiyu

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:41:03 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:

>I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
>topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
>sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
>contains water and will result in rust.
>
>I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
>cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
>the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
>woodworking tools.

It will not rust your tools. I've given my metal toolbox a quick
spray with WD40 to prevent rust. I'll use WD40 when a spray is
convenient, but I much prefer kerosene to wipe my tools to prevent
rust. I keep WD40, Liquid Wrench, kerosene, cup grease, and a light
sewing machine oil in my shop at all times. Each product has
advantages/disadvantages but knowing which one to use for the job at
hand is the key.

Just in case anyone's interested, here's the official history website:

http://www.wd40.com/AboutUs/our_history.html

"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> contains water and will result in rust.
>
> I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
> cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night
and
> the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
> woodworking tools.
>

The "WD" stands for "Water Displacement" or somesuch. I use it to clean
cast iron but always follow up with a coat of paste wax (that DOES NOT
contain silicone)

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:41:03 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
<[email protected]> pixelated:

>I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
>topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
>sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
>contains water and will result in rust.

It doesn't. Use it, but don't spray it around your
wood or anything else you want to put a finish on.


>I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
>cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
>the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
>woodworking tools.

Now put a nice coat of paste wax over the cleaned metal.
It'll stay rust-free for months.

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WD stands for Water Displacement. ;)

Dan

"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> contains water and will result in rust.
>
> I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
> cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
> the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
> woodworking tools.
>

actually developed by a company called the Rocket Chemical Company of San
Diego, by chemist Norm Larsen


"Jim Mc Namara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> No water content - developed by the military - name is its own
description:
> WD (water displacer 40). I've used it to help start a lawn mower
(spraying
> into intake - easier on cylinders than ether) but as a regular lubricant -
I
> don't do it. Others do and have no problem -
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> > topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> > sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> > contains water and will result in rust.
> >
> > I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
> > cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
> > the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
> > woodworking tools.
> >
>
>

I believe ya. You can find lots of incorrect information around if you look.

But now you know "The rest of the story."

:)
"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
> but it was some other msg board.
>
> js wrote:
> > pretty hard to have water in it, as it was originally developed as a
water
> > displacement product.
> > Thats what the W and D stand for .. Water Displacement
> > "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> >>topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> >>sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> >>contains water and will result in rust.
> >>
> >>I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
> >>cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
> >>the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
> >>woodworking tools.
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

In article <[email protected]>,
Nicholas <[email protected]> wrote:
>I thought the WD stood for War Department.....

nah, that's one of the alternates for SWMBO. <grin>

>wrong again it seems.
>
>On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:38:05 GMT, "RikC" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>I use my hand tools on a daily basis (plumber) and I use wd40 just as much.
>>This keeps my tools clean and rust free.
>>
>>rik
>

No water content - developed by the military - name is its own description:
WD (water displacer 40). I've used it to help start a lawn mower (spraying
into intake - easier on cylinders than ether) but as a regular lubricant - I
don't do it. Others do and have no problem -

Jim



"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I haven't been here long, a couple months, but I haven't seen this
> topic. What do people think about WD-40? I've heard two conflicting
> sides of this debate. One says it's ok to use, the other says it
> contains water and will result in rust.
>
> I got a used Delta drill press a couple weekends ago which needed
> cleaning up, ie dirt and grime. I used WD-40 all over it last night and
> the press cleaned up nice. First time I've really used WD-40 on my
> woodworking tools.
>

Thomas Mitchell wrote:

> ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
> but it was some other msg board.

Are you sure it wasn't more like "WD-40 will make your tools rust?"

I've heard that a lot. I can't remember the arguments. The gun people
especially hate it, and point out time and again how evil it is.

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I thought the WD stood for War Department.....

wrong again it seems.

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:38:05 GMT, "RikC" <[email protected]> wrote:

>I use my hand tools on a daily basis (plumber) and I use wd40 just as much.
>This keeps my tools clean and rust free.
>
>rik

"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> ok. I forget where I saw the argument about WD-40 having water in it,
> but it was some other msg board.

I guess you could say WD-40 does have water in it, it has water in the
name!!

Rob