How to keep tools from rusting?

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Any recommendations for keeping tools from rusting without breaking the bank... besides slobbering them with WD40!

I'm set up in the garage and the humidity here is pretty bad.
 
you could try the tuff cloth. It is suppose to be used on guns. when I sold out at the flemarket I used it on my cheap swords so when people touch them they would not rust because of the acid of the sweet of peoples hands. I love them. it puts some type of barrier on the swords so they can not rust as fast.
 
A dehumidifier that drains outside the building, and a fan to circulate the air would not hurt.

And neither would the WD-40. :) Not slobbering them. Just a regular wipe down. :thumbup:
 
Move all the tools into the living room and make the wife watch TV in the garage:D:D
Since I haven't been able to accomplish this I cover with wd40 and way oil mix.
Stan
 
I've used a number of different things over the years, and one I have been using as of late is "Gun Wax" that is made to prevent rust on firearms. I found it works quite well on any type of blade. Flitz makes some as well as a number of different firearms supply stores, hardwear stores, and online sales. Nice stuff. Easy to put on and stays on the blade for a long time. enjoy edgy :thumbup:
 
Not exactly sure where you are at or what tools exactly you are refering to. However, I put inexpensive floor wax on all my machinery such as milling machine, table saw etc. For cheap hand tools like putty knives and trowels and the like, I use petroleum jelly! Cheap but it works!:D
 
Don't know if it pertains in your situation but remove any ferric chloide from the area.The fumes will rust equipment.
 
this summer has been the worst,heat and humidity,mine rusted also,i wipe them down any oil is good.........try fluid film
 
The best thing you can use to protect bare metal is Johnson's Paste Wax, (thanks Kit)!!
I sanded and cleaned the cast iron surfaces of all my tools and then put 3-4 coats of the wax on them and haven't seen a speck of rust in six months. I'm sure it would work on hand tools too, you would just need to rewax them more often.
 
powernoodle said:
A dehumidifier that drains outside the building, and a fan to circulate the air would not hurt.

And neither would the WD-40. :) Not slobbering them. Just a regular wipe down. :thumbup:
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Nah, this is Long Island. I'd be pumping a few dozen gallons a day if I tried a dehumidifier in the garage!

Sounds like using good old Wd-40 or G96 might work. But the wax idea is sounding good too!:thumbup:
 
I bought stock in WD-40 when we moved here in Washington where it only rains 140" a year and about every month during winter I suck out about 50 gallons of water from the shop .
 
Where on LI? I am in Ronkonkoma, or will be for a couple of weeks more until I move back home....
 
I used to use WD-40, but I switched to Eezox Synthetic Gun Oil a couple of years ago. It works better, is much less messy and, since it dries on your tools, you can use them without having to wipe the stuff off. I use it on my table saw, band saw, surface grinder, etc. The only problem is that this stuff stinks when you spray it on. Of course, it also comes in a liquid that you can just wipe on.

I usually get mine from MidwayUSA.
 
I've had pretty decent luck with LPS-3, the only downside is that it leaves a greasy/waxy film on the surface that will need to be wiped off some tools before use. If the tools are in cabinets look into "vapor phase corrosion inhibitors" There's a few brands, basically it's a small tub, or chunk of plastic or foam that off-gasses a rust preventative that will coat items in a closed cabinet or drawer. They are sold based on the size of the enclosure, and you replace them every year or so
 
Good friend of mine told me WD 40 not good for things that wil be put up or put out. He uses 10w30 or any motor oil cut with a 3in1 for covering up equipment. I live in Mississippi and it works for me.
 
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