Metal press tube question.

[JOE1977]

So I have a 4x4 square tube that is parqurized painted on the outside and raw on the inside with rust on the inside.
I want to use it as a press form too plug. Is there a curing method that you recomend for the inside before I press To alleviate the rust?

 

[Old Gasman]

Just wire wool and elbow grease should fix that for you.

 

[ChinaVoodoo]

I'm just throwing these two ideas out there. Clean it, then do nothing. Or, clean it and season it like a frying pan - coat in oil then bake in oven. There is olive oil on Gawith XX so I can't see that being a problem

 

[ChinaVoodoo]

You could clad it in wood

 

[GreenDragon]

I usually wrap my blends in plastic (Seran Wrap, quart Ziploc, etc) before putting it in the press. Eliminates cross contamination with the tobacco and the press materials.

 

[Alpine]

I have used parchment paper with good success.

pier

 

[deluxestogie]

I like the wood cladding approach or parchment paper...or both. Definitely don't use an automotive "rust converter", since these are not food-safe, and may introduce toxic chemicals into the tobacco.

Bob

 

[JOE1977]

Kinda what I thought about frying pan seasoning idea. Just know there are a lot of good ideas on this board.

Thanks all.

 

[ChinaVoodoo]

@Alpine 's suggestion reminded me that I use parchment paper too with my press.

 

[Alpine]

I must admit that I stole the idea of parchment paper from you @ChinaVoodoo … or was it Bob?

pier

 

[deluxestogie]

Not Bob. I use either a wood press box (no parchment paper) or a Ziploc bag between two planks. I do use parchment paper for baking.

Bob

 

[GonzoAcres]

I like the wood cladding approach or parchment paper...or both. Definitely don't use an automotive "rust converter", since these are not food-safe, and may introduce toxic chemicals into the tobacco.

Bob

Thanks for clearing that up, I spent an hour or so earlier trying to figure out if the "neutralized surface" that loctite rust converter was safe for food contact after fully cured, as in a couple of their marketing pictures they have an isolated picture of an old stove top tea kettle with the words "Stops Rust!" next to it. but that's the only clue I could find regarding using it in areas which may interact with food, other than a mention of using it on BBQ grills (despite the clear warning on the can not to use it on anything that will be heated above 200 degrees, which one would think would rule out a kettle intended to be used to boil water, and certainly BBQ grill)..