Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Yet another stupid mistake you don't have to make
Barry Irby
I was gluing some cork on the bottom of a coaster. Have used 3M spray adhesive in the past, but was out of it, so decided to use Titebond III. Slathered on a nice coat on the wood, slapped on the sheet of cork and set it on the table on my new bandsaw with a bunch of weight on it and left it over night.
This morning I have a nice square patch of rust.
Who knew the moisture or fumes would go through the cork and rust the steel?
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Jerry Nicholson
I have had Titebond go right through waxed paper and do the same thing. Since I don't always learn my lessons, this has happened to me more than once. I use WD-40 and 400 grit to remove the rust.
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John K Jordan
Aluminum foil is a good moisture barrier.
Good reminder, thanks for doing my learning!
Aluminum foil is a good moisture barrier, but . .
Yonak
Condensation, that doesn't go through the barrier but forms independently, is often the culprit. Best not to put anything that has anything to do with moisture on your iron surfaces. I never even temporarily set a cup of coffee with a dry bottom down there.
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Re: Aluminum foil is a good moisture barrier, but
John K Jordan
In my experience condensation is not an issue unless there is a significant temperature difference. If concerned, put down a paper towel layer.
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kneale brownson
I use 1/8" hardboard under glueups.