I've yet to have a problem with dull shovels or hand shovels, and my pruners
get sharpened on a regular basis anyway since it only takes me about 3
minutes to sharpen 2 pruners. I suppose it doesnt matter which method you
do, but I like being able to just shove my shovel or hand shovel or pruners
into a pot of oil soaked sand instead of having to spray them with
something. Just more convienient for my lifestyle.


"J. Del Col" wrote in message
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"Anne Lurie" wrote in message
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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