Mine is Kubota orangeIm thinking I might try hand rubbing some light oil on it, if that doesn't work I will try the wax method.
I went over it with a wire wheel for 1/2 hr and it looks beautiful, I just want to keep it that way.
I painted the bottom and legs with rustoleum, all I had at the time was RED but who cares, its for welding
Thank You kindly for the Ideas
My is made from what I assume is mild steel, 1" thick. I built it 12 years ago. Only way it tries to rust is when I get stupid and sit an iced drink on it and forget. 3-4 times a year I spray it with PB Blaster and wipe it down just because my conscience bothers me that I'm neglecting it. I weld on mine a lot so a paint coat wouldn't work for me. I expect to clamp the welder ground to the table, throw something on it, and start welding.
I have an old school table saw with a cast iron surface. What I have done to years to remove light surface rust and protect it is to use fine steel wool and a good paste wax to scrub and clean the surface. Then buff the wax with a cloth. This not only cleans and protects, but it also helps the wood to glide better on the table as it’s being pushed. Use a paste wax that is heavy to old style carnuba wax.If you don’t want oil on your projects, you probably don’t want other stuff transferring from the table top to your projects either.
I have found these very handy for removing surface rust (and other stuff) without altering the metal underneath.
Something about "beautiful" and "welding table" just doesn't go together for me. If anything deserves battle scars it's a welding table.Im thinking I might try hand rubbing some light oil on it, if that doesn't work I will try the wax method.
I went over it with a wire wheel for 1/2 hr and it looks beautiful, I just want to keep it that way.
I painted the bottom and legs with rustoleum, all I had at the time was RED but who cares, its for welding
Thank You kindly for the Ideas