Best way to store and protect press?

[lezmark]

I just recently mounted my 550b on the table in the garage. I have covered it with a black trash bag but... we have had a lot of rain and moisture (sunny southern california!) and am now concerned about getting any rust. I am thinking a light spray of a good gun oil and wipe down but figured someone out there would probably have a better idea. Thanks.

 

[oneounceload]

I live in humid, rainy FL and have all of my presses n the garage covered with black plastic garbage bags- no rust issues yet in 7 years here. If you're still concerned, use an old pillow case. You can always spray a light rust preventative on most areas to help if need be

 

[GURU1911]

Old cotton pillow cases work very well. Canvas money sacks are also good, if you can get your local bank to part with theirs !!!

 

[oneounceload]

On canvas - I do use an old canvas shot bag over my RCBS Uniflow powder dispenser - fits like a glove - if you could get a few, many a wife has gotten creative with those over the years - I have a "tote" my wife made from several, others have had shooting vests made from - they were great for things like that

 

[Sport45]

The handle of mine is brown now with a light coating of rust as are many of the other steel parts. It functions just fine and I could care less about the resale value as I'm not selling. The casting itself is aluminum (I suppose) and hasn't showed a hint of rust on any off the machined surfaces.

I use to cover it with a bag, but eventually it started rusting anyway. Such is life in the Houston area.

 

[MarkDozier]

I recommend you spray it with CLP.

 

[ranger335v]

Make your own light weight "spray oil". I use about 1 part of kerosene and 2 parts of Automatic Transmission Fluid in a "Windex" trigger spray bottle.

 

[cheygriz]

Spray lightly with CLP or Rem-Oil.