Long term storage of Vandercook? Rust prevention?

In the past have stored items by using old fashioned past wax on the larger open areas and some form of petrolium spray for the gears and hidden spots. Then cover with an old bed sheet and cover with a tarp.
We also do this for a Whitlock press that is only used on labour day weekend and it has gone this way for over 18 years with no problems
John

In the past have stored items by using old fashioned past wax on the larger open areas and some form of petroleum spray for the gears and hidden spots. Just make sure you cover all open metal parts. Then cover with an old bed sheet and cover with a tarp.
We also do this for a Whitlock press that is only used on labour day weekend and it has gone this way for over 18 years with no problems
John

I store machinery in a cold barn. I used a product called Fluid Film. Designed for farm machinery that sits outside. It is pure lanioln and is non toxic. Washed off with soap and water. Can just wipe it down with press wash also.
I use it to rust proof my truck. You can buy this at most auto parts store or direct at Fluidfilm.com they even have a spray gun kit. You can also use silicone.

I’m a fan of the lanolin spray. The one I have in NZ is mixed with a bit of fish oil, which isn’t all that appealing but wipes off ok with a kero soaked rag.

I’m not the biggest fan of the silicon sprays. They sort of work but they don’t have the same depth of cover as you get with something like lanolin which is a far heavier coat. Silicon certainly hasn’t protected my woodworking machinery in the past.

Just don’t spray lanolin into oiler holes.