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I used to store my jointer in the semi-closed carport and had a terrible problem with the beds rusting. I tried every kind of oil and wax, but nothing worked. One day as I was getting it out to use, I noticed that under where I had some pieces of plywood stacked on one end, it wasn't rusty.
I cut some sheets of MDF to fit the bed and back plate. Since I've been keeping it covered with the MDF covers, I haven't had any problems with it rusting. I don't see why it wouldn't work on a table saw.
The main causes of my rusting was temperature and humidity changes. Tools would get cold and then a warm front would move in for a day or so, and moisture would condense on the cast iron tools. The best solution for me was to keep my shop heater set on low all the time, to keep the tools from getting so cold and thus prevent condensation.
I cut some sheets of MDF to fit the bed and back plate. Since I've been keeping it covered with the MDF covers, I haven't had any problems with it rusting. I don't see why it wouldn't work on a table saw.
The main causes of my rusting was temperature and humidity changes. Tools would get cold and then a warm front would move in for a day or so, and moisture would condense on the cast iron tools. The best solution for me was to keep my shop heater set on low all the time, to keep the tools from getting so cold and thus prevent condensation.