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.

"Father Haskell" wrote in message
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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.

"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message
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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

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"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message
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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.

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?

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(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?

I have a bucket which I fill with sand then put a quart of oil in.
Stick tools in it when I think of it.
Works for me.

William (Bill)

--
Zone 5 S Jersey USA Shade Earth sometimes.
There is atleast one word misspelled deliberately in the above post. )
http://www.oxymorons.info/ lots of word fun!

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.

"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

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?

"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.

"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

"Pam - gardengal" wrote in message news:up%Mc.29847$8_6.15597@attbi_s04...
"Kilroy Bass" wrote in message
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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.

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.

(Kilroy Bass) wrote in message . com...
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?


Ordinary white lithium grease---you can get a tub of it cheap at any
auto parts store or at Wally World, etc. Put it on a rag and wipe the
tools with a light coating. a one pound tub will last many seasons.

BTW, turpentine is excellent for removing sap from loppers, pruners,
etc.

J. Del Col

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.