Using desiccant in woodworking shops

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edwardemens

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago

I am just starting my woodworking activities and am worried about humidity in my shop. Is using a desiccant to prevent rust/corrosion on router bits safe. I am concerned about the effect on the carbide edges.

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John Smith_

· #2 · 9 mo ago

to my knowledge, carbide does not rust.
as for desiccant packs, they have a very limited life span, depending on the environment they are in and must be replaced regularly - they do not last forever. You can not tell if they are good or bad just by looking at them.

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old55

· #3 · 9 mo ago

Welcome to the forum @edwardemens

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Dejure

· #4 · 9 mo ago

IF humidity were a huge problem, I'd install a dehumidifier. I have one and it will remove a couple gallons of water from the house a day, though I'm in a relatively low humidity area.

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jw2170

· #5 · 9 mo ago

Welcome to the forum.

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DesertRatTom

· #6 · 9 mo ago

Welcome. For rust protection, get Boeshield. It's what Boeing uses to prevent rust and corrosion in aircraft parts. Very easy to apply and lasts a very long time. Available at Amazon. I live in a low humidity area during summer, but sometimes moist in winter. One application has lasted years. Not expensive and it doesn't affect your finish either.

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edwardemens

Discussion Starter · #7 · 9 mo ago

DesertRatTom said:
Welcome. For rust protection, get Boeshield. It's what Boeing uses to prevent rust and corrosion in aircraft parts. Very easy to apply and lasts a very long time. Available at Amazon. I live in a low humidity area during summer, but sometimes moist in winter. One application has lasted years. Not expensive and it doesn't affect your finish either. View attachment 402438

Thanks Tom. I am in South Carolina and the shop is an outbuilding, no heat or AC. I believe this is a fantastic solution.

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George G

· #8 · 9 mo ago

I live in Missouri and my shop is not air conditioned. I use Boshield T9 on all my iron surfaces and bits. It works very well in our high humidity weather.

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