Condensation and the rust it brings on are all too often the results of ordinary machine covers. This HTC cover is of a strong, durable cotton sheeting that is skip-coated with a special plastisol. The resulting cover is water resistant, but breathes so condensation doesnt collect. The covers have the hems rolled around the entire perimeter, with a rubberized magnet sewn into each corner. These durable silver-colored protectors are useful around the house, but are sized for woodworkers.

Large Machine Cover protects against rust, harmful moisture, dust, and other workshop elements

Made of rugged cotton sheeting with a special plastisol

Fabric roll-hemmed around the entire perimeter

Rubberized magnet sewn to each corner

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As I live in the South Jersey Pinelands, where it has been getting very humid lately, the moisture doesn't get trapped under the cover, but "breathes" right through, just like a top quality car cover, with the difference that it actually gets used regularly.

Oh, by the way, I still do the talcum powder thing, as it is an excellent non-staining lubricant for woodworking tools... better than light machine oil or waxes, both of which can stain the wood being machined.

NOT WATERPROOFApr 21, 2011
By Steven Schiendelman
Some how something with water in it got knocked over on the top of my table saw. Since I had the cover on, I did not realize it. You could image the sight I had when I took the cover off. A HUGE rust spot. This despite a generous coating of paste wax. So the cover might be good for keeping dirt off, but not damaging water.

Newer versions are cheaply madeJul 17, 2009
By B. Gnoz "bgnoz"
I had two of these covers and decided to buy a third. Same exact model, but the new one is made of a noticeably thinner material. The magnet design has changed as well, but is still pretty much worthless. The new (thinner) ones have a green trimming, while the older (thicker) ones are trimmed in black. The thinner one still does the job, but I wonder how long it will last? I'd give these four stars normally (minus one for useless magnets), but the change to thinner material (while keeping the price pretty high) brings them down to three stars. I don't think I'll be buying another, at least not without seeing it first.

Incidentally, one nice way to side-step the weak magnets is to buy a set of small neodymium magnets (I used 1/4x1/4x1/2 from eBay) and inset them into some scraps of wood (I used 1"x 1.5"x 1/4" walnut). Use epoxy to hold the magnets in place. You can then use these to trim up the covers, make them fit the machine better, and keep them from dragging on the floor. The surrounding wood makes them a lot easier to remove and the magnetic force is distributed to a larger area, which should keep the magnets from damaging the cover.

The sewn-in magnets just don't hold at all... this is a huge improvement that's inexpensive and not difficult to do.

HTC covers. Expensive and worth it!Apr 28, 2008
By S. Paxson "Cool Tool Guy"
I have been purchasing and using faithfully, the HTC covers for a few years now and swear by them. I have listed a few things to think about. Be careful before you order these covers. Make sure the size (dimensions) is correct for your needs. You may think that a "medium" cover may work for you when if fact a large or jumbo would have fit better. You will want to have the cover drape over the object being protected, not just covering the tops.
My woodshop is located in the garage. If the heat is off or down low, the average temperature is 40 degrees. The shop is well insulated and will hold that temperature even as the outside air is much warmer. That's where the problem starts. If I open the overhead door on a nice warm, MOIST day, the cold machine tops act like water magnets. In a day or two a slight film of rust will form. It's like taking a shower and having the cold bathroom mirror steam up, only on metal surfaces the moisture is absorbed into the pores where the oxidation or rust starts its nasty process. The HTC covers really do prevent this all from happening
I use these covers for all my woodshop equipment for three reasons. #1 reason, to keep the cast iron tables from rusting. #2 reason, to keep dust, which collects and holds moisture (like mulch in your garden) off my idle equipment. And the #3 reason, to keep the peering eyes of pedestrians and vehicular traffic (my garage is near the street and sidewalk) from seeing all the expensive toys when the overhead door is open.
The first two reasons are worth the cost of the 8 covers I own. The third reason is just for my peace of mind!


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