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taking care of tools (j)
Kilroy Bass wrote:
how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe down with a rag soaked in any sort of NON-DRYING oil, such as used motor oil. Once every 6 or so months, and you're done. Drying oils (such as linseed) work too, but the rags present a spontaneous combustion hazard, since "drying" really means oxidation (which means heat). Store the rag in a jar if only for neatness' sake. |
taking care of tools (j)
"Father Haskell" wrote in message
... Kilroy Bass wrote: how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe down with a rag soaked in any sort of NON-DRYING oil, such as used motor oil. Once every 6 or so months, and you're done. Ask a dermatologist and he/she will confirm that it's not wise to handle used motor oil, which is why quite a few mechanics wear disposable latex gloves nowadays. I believe it's been connected with skin cancer. If you're only going to apply oil to the tools every 6 months, do it with linseed oil using a piece of rag small enough to fit into a coffee can. Stick it in the can and light it. No more spontaneous combustion issues. |
taking care of tools (j)
"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message om... how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? I clean my tools with steel wool then spray with PAM, the cooking spray. It is great to oil and prevent rust. A garage is a good place to store tools. Putting an oil on them before they are rested goes a long way to preserving them. Another tip...PAM is also a must to have on hand to spray sticky finger after picking up pine cones. Wil |
taking care of tools (j)
"Pam - gardengal" wrote in message news:up%Mc.29847$8_6.15597@attbi_s04...
"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message om... how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe them down to remove any dirt, and if you've been pruning any diseased material a squirt of rubbing alcohol wouldn't hurt, then give them a light spray of WD40. pam - gardengal WD-40 is good for short term use, but too light for lasting effects. A heavier grade oil would be better. Bob S. |
taking care of tools (j)
how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my
anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? |
taking care of tools (j)
Kilroy Bass wrote:
how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe down with a rag soaked in any sort of NON-DRYING oil, such as used motor oil. Once every 6 or so months, and you're done. Drying oils (such as linseed) work too, but the rags present a spontaneous combustion hazard, since "drying" really means oxidation (which means heat). Store the rag in a jar if only for neatness' sake. |
taking care of tools (j)
"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message om... how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe them down to remove any dirt, and if you've been pruning any diseased material a squirt of rubbing alcohol wouldn't hurt, then give them a light spray of WD40. pam - gardengal |
taking care of tools (j)
Oil them. WD40 spray works, but is expensive, car engine oil is cheaper,
but you have to use a cloth to apply it. "Kilroy Bass" wrote in message om... how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? |
taking care of tools (j)
"Father Haskell" wrote in message
... Kilroy Bass wrote: how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe down with a rag soaked in any sort of NON-DRYING oil, such as used motor oil. Once every 6 or so months, and you're done. Ask a dermatologist and he/she will confirm that it's not wise to handle used motor oil, which is why quite a few mechanics wear disposable latex gloves nowadays. I believe it's been connected with skin cancer. If you're only going to apply oil to the tools every 6 months, do it with linseed oil using a piece of rag small enough to fit into a coffee can. Stick it in the can and light it. No more spontaneous combustion issues. |
taking care of tools (j)
"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message om... how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? I clean my tools with steel wool then spray with PAM, the cooking spray. It is great to oil and prevent rust. A garage is a good place to store tools. Putting an oil on them before they are rested goes a long way to preserving them. Another tip...PAM is also a must to have on hand to spray sticky finger after picking up pine cones. Wil |
taking care of tools (j)
"Pam - gardengal" wrote in message news:up%Mc.29847$8_6.15597@attbi_s04...
"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message om... how do you take care of your tools? I notice that my tools, such as my anvil lopper and shears rust easily if they are placed in the garage. I don't have another place where I can store those tools. is there a spray that would prevent them from rust? what would be a solution to prevent rust? Wipe them down to remove any dirt, and if you've been pruning any diseased material a squirt of rubbing alcohol wouldn't hurt, then give them a light spray of WD40. pam - gardengal WD-40 is good for short term use, but too light for lasting effects. A heavier grade oil would be better. Bob S. |
taking care of tools (j)
Fill a large bucket with sand and dump in the spent oil from your next
oil change. Pushing your tools into the sand will clean and protect them from rust. During the winter, I'll sharpen shovels, hoes, axes, etc. |
taking care of tools (j)
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taking care of tools (j)
Fill a large bucket with sand and dump in the spent oil from your next
oil change. Pushing your tools into the sand will clean and protect them from rust. During the winter, I'll sharpen shovels, hoes, axes, etc. |
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