[modeleng] Re: Storage

Hi,

>it's made in LPS-#1, LPS-#2,
>and LPS-#3
>
    LPS-3 is the stuff to get,  if you can find it.   Not only does it 
have an absolutely wonderful aroma (I now understand why youngsters get 
hooked on sniffing certain liquids/solvents).   I haven't seen it on 
sale in England - but I haven't looked that hard.   An alternative which 
is quite different is "Waxoil",  (or is it "Waxoyl"?).   This is 
different to LPS-3,  it dries much harder,  but still comes off quite 
easily with a solvent.   The trick I have found with Waxoil is after 
spraying it on,  smear it on with a finger,  this seems to give a more 
even coating,  and one which is properly adhering to the surface,  not 
just sort of standing on it!

    For small tools I have found a coating of grease (or almost anything 
based on oil) and then seal them in zip-locked bags,  or perhaps in 
decent tins (plastic containers often split open with the effect of the 
oil).   Many of Dad's tools which were made perhaps thirty years ago are 
still as good as the day they were made - they have been stored using 
this technique.   Dad used to reckon anything which reduced the flow of 
air around the parts would reduce rusting,  so storing in a cupboard is 
better than standing in open air - not sure that the experts agree with 
this (witness the modern thoughts about keeping loft spaces dry!).

    From experience I know that with reasonable care even bright steel 
parts can be stored for many years with no problems.


       Cheers,


          Roger Mason,  in St. Agnes.

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