sgms18 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Seems like they would have some sort of finish on them. Every time I turn around seems like my dies got little rust spots. I oil em w/whatevers handy usally rem oil or wd. What do yall do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Where is your press located? Dehumidifier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgms18 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) It's in my shop. 30x24 building, concrete floor with hardi-panel walls & that wide, white pole barn insulaton. Edited June 24, 2013 by sgms18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 It's in my shop. 30x24 building, concrete floor with hardi-panel walls & that wide, white pole barn insulaton Geographically where are you located? I'm in the Southern US along the coast. It's very humid here and my Dillon dies would certainly rust without constant dehumidification and/or air conditioning. If your dies are rusting you may have a humidity problem which can wreak havoc on your reloading supplies (powder/primers). Wal-Mart sells a thermometer which measures temperature and humidity for about $10. Your shop is pretty large. I had a similar problem and air conditioning/dehumidifying a large area can get expensive. To keep the cost down, I created a well insulated 10' x 12' space in my shop for my reloading gear. I then added de-humidification and air conditioning to this smaller area to protect my reloading gear. Humidity is the enemy when it comes to reloading supplies and equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Why not store your loaded die plates in the house. When you have to reload, grab one or two and go reload. This way, your powder measure will go along with the die plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgms18 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I am in SC. It is very humid here I just didn't think it would be an issue inside an insulated building. Walling off a small area is a good idea. I would hate to see the bill to run AC in the shop, ESP,w/12ft cellings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I am in Greenville. I have to run a dehumidifier. Also are you cleaning dies with alcohol. That can be a issue if not using 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgms18 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 No, I don't use alcohol, mostly hopes #9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Automotive paste wax is one of the cheapest and most effective water vapor barriers I have run across. Use fingers, a shop towel or cotton swab to apply it to all ferrous parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgms18 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I am in Greenville. I have to run a dehumidifier. Also are you cleaning dies with alcohol. That can be a issue if not using 100% what size dehumidifier for what size area do you use & do you have to run it 24/7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan46n2 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Store your dies/toolheads in an ammo box, I use the 50 cal ammo boxes, works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) I am in Greenville. I have to run a dehumidifier. Also are you cleaning dies with alcohol. That can be a issue if not using 100% what size dehumidifier for what size area do you use & do you have to run it 24/7? I run an LG Electronics 30-Pint Dehumidifier (Model # LD301EL). My room is 10' x 12' and this unit works great. You can get it from Home Depot for $138.00 (Was $198, but it's on sale right now). Mine is a couple of years old and works great. It is fully automatic. Just set the desired humidity level (ie. 45%) and it will run only when it needs to. The unit fills to capacity every day this time of year. Don't worry, it shuts off automatically until you empty the container. Note that this unit has the ability to attach a hose to it to allow it to drain outside. This is what I do as I don't want to empty the container every day. The unit uses standard garden hose fittings to do this. Here's a link: http://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronics-30-Pint-Dehumidifier-WAS-198-LD301EL/202848118?N=21j#.UcityTco4dU Note that I'm in the Deep South (Northwest Florida Area) on the Coast. Humidity here is about as bad as it gets. Edited June 24, 2013 by razorfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonandMichelle Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Geez, I didn't realize it was that big a deal. I have some Lee dies that have a touch of surface rust (live in Houston TX, high humidity, but reloading room is inside), but not on the internals. Is this something I should be concerned about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Geez, I didn't realize it was that big a deal. I have some Lee dies that have a touch of surface rust (live in Houston TX, high humidity, but reloading room is inside), but not on the internals. Is this something I should be concerned about? If you're loading room is inside, I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you're in Houston, your air conditioner is getting a workout this time of year and is probably keeping your humidity extra low. I would bet your "touch of surface rust" comes in the spring or fall when the AC isn't working so hard and the humidity is a bit high outside, but again no big deal. The original poster is loading in an area without HVAC and noted that his dies were rusting "easily" even after oiling them. That's a problem especially with regard to powder and primers. My climate is very similar to Houston. I have some high end guitars that are very sensitive to humidity so I pay special attention to it year round. Again, you can keep something dry by putting it in a relatively air tight case. My guitars spend a lot of time in their cases in the spring and fall. My reloading room stays dry year round thanks to a little AC and a dehumidifier. Edited June 24, 2013 by razorfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am in Greenville. I have to run a dehumidifier. Also are you cleaning dies with alcohol. That can be a issue if not using 100% what size dehumidifier for what size area do you use & do you have to run it 24/7? Don't recall the size and im at work bro. But I have a large one that sells for 300-350$ at Lowes and HD. With digital display, set you humidity level and forget it. This unit has the Hose attachment, I highly recommend that. Its in a 35x35 garage. Btw Craigslist for your dehumidifier. It will be your best friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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