Boeshield T9 in a Handtool Heavy Shop

I was sent some tool maintenance products no strings attached, so in this video, I play around with them and share my thoughts.
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[@mattelias721]

Congratulations on discovering T-9! I'm a power AND hand tool dude, and have treated my table saw bed regularly with it. My routine is a light sanding with 400 grit on a hardwood block, wipe off the iron residue, and then a liberal coat of T-9 left overnight. The next day I wipe it clean and apply some wax. I've found the time between "need to do the saw bed" has increased with my use of T-9, so it seems to progressively build over time. It should work equally well on planes and chisels, but again recommend a 'soak' of it.
Not sure I'd spend the money for special bit cleaner stuff. I use Simple Green and a toothbrush, and do the same on my sawblades. Works like a charm.
Also/FYI - the fingerprints result from the salt and urea in your sweat, which just happens... it 'gently' etches the iron or steel. I don't mind those so much because (to me) it makes the tool look loved, like some of my dad's and grandfather's tools that are black/brown with patina... but won't rust anymore.

[@Ziflinz]

I tried T9 for several years on my cast iron table saw, jointer, and band saw tops and the protection never seemed to last very long even when the tools weren't in use. Fine Woodworking did a review on rust preventers and recommended CRC 3-36, so I gave it a shot. It lasted noticeably longer, and I've been really happy with it. I bought a 1 gallon bottle for $30 three years ago and put some in a spray bottle and small vintage sewing machine oil can (I use another filled with Jojoba oil for hand tools which works pretty well). Sadly the gallon size is now selling for 2x the price, so I may switch to only using Jojoba oil if I ever run out. (I'm not a fan of aerosols either!)

[@stuartansell9461]

I'm in the UK and I have used this product a few times. I say a few times as after a few uses nothing more comes out of the can! I had 2 can and both the same. They now sit on the shelf and look at me. About 4yrs now.... lol

[@stuartansell9461]

And the price, there weren't cheap hence why they sit on the shelf 🤣

[@keving8682]

Like you I have been very impressed with T-9 - even for household tasks like door hinges and such. Not messy and lasts a long time.

[@richardc6932]

I don’t suffer from OCD but I like to maintain my tools from the day I acquire them. I follow Paul Sellers and respect all of his knowledge and have always used his oil can for rust prevention. Living on the East coast of Canada and its humidity issues have never affected my tools. Tools should be used but not abused and it’s common to show some patina. I have a simple workshop not a museum and I use high end woodworking tools (power and hand) such as your bench planes and IBC chisels. No issues here but I keep chemicals to a minimum, especially the high priced ones you are demonstrating.

[@themountaintopjoinersshop8422]

Literally everything that physically exists has chemicals in it, but I get what you're saying.

[@TheOriginalAndBestTim]

I got my father in law some T9, we live in the UK and he has a draughty uninsulated garage for a workshop. Consequently, the ambient moisture in there is high, and he only uses it in the warmer months of the year. He found that 3 in 1 oil was not enough to protect the cast iron table on his bandsaw and he had to derust it every year in the spring. The T9 is very effective at stopping the rusting, he just puts a coat on every now and then, so the high price isn't much of an issue because it lasts ages.

[@mattelias721]

This is the way. He'll find also that it builds up over time in the grain of the metal, and will progressively last longer and longer.

[@dpmeyer4867]

Thanks

[@robv.7864]

I tried these products and they worked moderately well for an unmoderated price.

[@themountaintopjoinersshop8422]

A 4oz bottle of the waterproof lubricant lasts me a good 4 years or so. That's like, $3 per year.

[@robv.7864]

@@themountaintopjoinersshop8422 I guess I use a lot more then. Instead of the blade and bit stuff I now use ovencleaner, Cheaper and works actually better.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

It stained my new Sawtop. I followed directions and didn’t spray directly on the top. 😢 But, has worked good on my bandsaw.

[@ericcommarato7727]

Thanks for the review and posting. I am curious how this stuff works on "stained" items like an old Starrett rule that has pretty embedded rust staining.

[@MrCmonReally]

I’ve been using a product called Balistol for years. Hard to find, but it’s used heavily in the firearm and locksmith industries because it contains no silicone and doesn’t gum up. Works on metal and wood ( gun stocks), been around since WW1… curious if anyone else has tried it?

[@airnashville3883]

I've tried T-9 and found it to leave a sticky residue.

[@themountaintopjoinersshop8422]

I don't find it nearly as objectionable as the 3-in-1 oil I've been using, but yeah, your mileage may vary.

[@corwind3888]

Me too. T-9 was all the rage a few years back and it seemed that everybody was recommending it. I just haven't been impressed.

[@mattelias721]

@airnashville3883 - I'd recommend a liberal coat of T-9, let it soak in overnight, then buff off the excess.

[@ferdinand1138]

Stay lubed brother!!

[@p4f367]

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