"Anne Lurie" wrote in message m...
The oil-in-sand tip for keeping garden tools from rusting goes back way
farther than Martha Stewart -- unfortunately, the oil of choice back then
was used motor oil!


The oil-in-sand "tip" sounds like a good way to dull the blades.

Just coat them with something like Break-Free CLP or WD-40- no rust,
no problem.

For winter storage use plain white lithium grease or automotive
wheel bearing grease. Every auto parts store in the country has both, and a
one pound tub will last for years.

J. Del Col