Mold on tools ? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Rolf · 09-22-2008, 01:33 PM

My workshop is in the basement ( I run a dehumidifier full time) I have been noticing that some of my tool platforms, especially the ones made of particle board are growing a green mold. I have tried sealing them with shellac and that didn't help much.
Anybody else have this problem?

newscroller · 09-22-2008, 01:50 PM

Rolf, I had a similar problem with some bb plywood, I ended up using a damp sponge with a 4 to1 mixture of bleach. Had to blow dry the pieces quickly but no mold has yet returned. I know particle board and moisture don't do well together but if you have already applied shellac it may work for you.
Hank

turningnut · 09-24-2008, 03:37 AM

Rolf,

You might try KILZ. It's a primer you can get at Home Depot. It's used to prime surfaces to stop moisture penetration that will cause mold. I would try the bleach to kill the mold, dry the wood and then use KILZ...That might work, just a suggestion...Good Luck

lucky788scroller · 09-24-2008, 04:20 AM

A majority of my wood and tools are in the basement. Although its a bit damp, I havent had this trouble at all.I do know if I dont wax my cast tables once in a while they will start to rust, but Ive never had any problem with my wood.One tool that may help in combination with the dehumidifier is a fan. Anything to keep the air circulationg some will help.

JohnB · 09-24-2008, 01:10 PM

G'day Rolf,
I was Gonna be a smart A** and say "It's because they are not used enough"

but seeing as it's the cabinets I will retract that statement that I never uttered.

I can't offer any suggestions except for the bleach trick, damp is the least of our worries in Kal.

09-22-2008, 01:33 PM	#1
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Mold on tools ? My workshop is in the basement ( I run a dehumidifier full time) I have been noticing that some of my tool platforms, especially the ones made of particle board are growing a green mold. I have tried sealing them with shellac and that didn't help much. Anybody else have this problem? __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

09-22-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
newscroller Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mountain City, Georgia USA Posts: 174	Rolf, I had a similar problem with some bb plywood, I ended up using a damp sponge with a 4 to1 mixture of bleach. Had to blow dry the pieces quickly but no mold has yet returned. I know particle board and moisture don't do well together but if you have already applied shellac it may work for you. Hank __________________ Hank, in Georgia - Dewalt 788 Scroller.

09-24-2008, 03:37 AM	#3
turningnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 632	Rolf, You might try KILZ. It's a primer you can get at Home Depot. It's used to prime surfaces to stop moisture penetration that will cause mold. I would try the bleach to kill the mold, dry the wood and then use KILZ...That might work, just a suggestion...Good Luck __________________ Mike...Ft. Worth, TX EX-21 with Bandaids by Curaid

09-24-2008, 04:20 AM	#4
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	A majority of my wood and tools are in the basement. Although its a bit damp, I havent had this trouble at all.I do know if I dont wax my cast tables once in a while they will start to rust, but Ive never had any problem with my wood.One tool that may help in combination with the dehumidifier is a fan. Anything to keep the air circulationg some will help. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

09-24-2008, 01:10 PM	#5
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	G'day Rolf, I was Gonna be a smart A and say "It's because they are not used enough" but seeing as it's the cabinets I will retract that statement that I never uttered. I can't offer any suggestions except for the bleach trick, damp is the least of our worries in Kal. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile"** I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

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