Mould storage

[mtnbkr]

I tried searching, but couldn't find the answer...

Assuming months between casting sessions, what do you do with your moulds to prevent rust?

Chris

[imashooter2]

USGI ammo can and desiccant packs. No problems after many years.

[Poygan]

I keep my molds in an upstairs room and have found that is sufficient to prevent any rusting. When I kept them in the garage, I would spray them with WD-40 after they cooled. Alunimum molds still reside in the garage.

[mtnbkr]

Ok, cool. I wasn't sure if I needed to oil them or what. We don't have moisture problems, so I can probably get away with storing my only mould in a ziplog baggie with some desiccant.

Chris

[Shiloh]

Most any oil will work. I am using Marvel Mystery Oil, as I have a good supply of it. No rust
even on seldom used molds. Like Poygan does, my aluminum molds get rinsed off when cool and reside in the garage.

Shiloh

[Calamity Jake]

USGI ammo can and desiccant packs. No problems after many years.


+1 here :-):-)

[Will]

I spray with oil then before use clean them with brake or carb cleaner.