How do you clean your tools?

[jdailey4206966]

Ok, I was out in the yard today, and ended up cutting some sapplings out of my yard. Now I would small wood shavings all inside of my Wave. Should I clean it just like I do my knives? Which is I just use a nylon brush, water and soap and clean it down, than dry it off and spray wd-40 to displace the water. I am big on maintenance so any tips will help.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

That sounds like a pretty good cleaning procedure.:thumbup:

I do about the same thing with mine. The ones that come apart easily are given a complete breakdown and good scrubbing once a month or so. I also like to use some of that compressed air in a can that you use for keyboards and other electronics to blow the pocket fuzz out on a a regular basis.

 

[jdailey4206966]

That sounds like a pretty good cleaning procedure.:thumbup:

I do about the same thing with mine. The ones that come apart easily are given a complete breakdown and good scrubbing once a month or so. I also like to use some of that compressed air in a can that you use for keyboards and other electronics to blow the pocket fuzz out on a a regular basis.

Sweet! Thanks for the advice. My Wave doesnt come apart, but i guess where I can't get too the wd-40 can. I will also use the compressed air trick too. I carry mine on my belt, but plan on getting a pocket clip shortly for it.

 

[znapschatz]

Ok, I was out in the yard today, and ended up cutting some sapplings out of my yard. Now I would small wood shavings all inside of my Wave. Should I clean it just like I do my knives? Which is I just use a nylon brush, water and soap and clean it down, than dry it off and spray wd-40 to displace the water. I am big on maintenance so any tips will help.

I think that is what Leatherman recommends. WD 40 is great for water displacement and has been reputed to protect against rust, but despite its maker's claim, not really a good lubricant. Every once in a while, a drop of light lubricating oil at the pivots (go easy, it doesn't take much) can be beneficial. I have never used anything else and have never experienced binding or corrosion on any of my gear.

This brings up something sad for me. The guy who told me about WD 40 (decades ago), a boiler maintenance mechanic and one of the sweetest guys I ever knew, was a naval reservist who had just returned from a tour in Afghanistan. He was sitting on his Harley waiting for a light to change when a car ran the light, hitting and killing him. That was two weeks ago. He was 52.

 

[jdailey4206966]

I think that is what Leatherman recommends. WD 40 is great for water displacement and has been reputed to protect against rust, but despite its maker's claim, not really a good lubricant. Every once in a while, a drop of light lubricating oil at the pivots (go easy, it doesn't take much) can be beneficial. I have never used anything else and have never experienced binding or corrosion on any of my gear.

This brings up something sad for me. The guy who told me about WD 40 (decades ago), a boiler maintenance mechanic and one of the sweetest guys I ever knew, was a naval reservist who had just returned from a tour in Afghanistan. He was sitting on his Harley waiting for a light to change when a car ran the light, hitting and killing him. That was two weeks ago. He was 52.

Thanks for the tip, I have been told wd-40 will remove stuff off of the blade too. I got some tree sap on the saw blade and havent found anything to take it off. Gonna clean the tool in a few minutes, will see how it works.

Most importantly, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Its sad things like this happen. Everyone gets in a hurry and has no time to get there, with no regard for anyone elses life. I never knew the man but my hat is off for him.