Rusting Tools
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Rusting Tools I don't have the most expensive tools out there, but I do take pride and care of what I have, I have some sockets and other little things that are starting to get minor surface rust. I don't keep any of my tools covered in oil or grease or anything, but what can I do to help stop the rusting. I know if I used them more, but I have quite a few of the same tools, so I kinda have certain ones I use all the time. Any tips or tricks you guys can throw my way that might help.
Fine steel wool and machine oil. Once rust starts though the only cure is to Sand down to bare metal and recoat. Second best thing is to nock the rust down and use oil to keep it from oxidizing...
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this is what I use in my machinist chest to protect my micrometers , the stuff is a little expensive but it works for a long time as long as you don't keep the drawers open all the time http://www.corrosionvci.com/corrosio...cts.php?cat=16
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we use corrosion preventive compound (MIL-PRF-16173 grade 3) for our tools and its used everywhere throughout the military. especially in islands and when we deploy on boats.
when you buy new electronics, they have those little bean bags, throw those in the drawer with your tools for prevention.
for cleaning rust, i use a battery charger on low/laundry detergent and some rebar rods. works wonders!
for cleaning rust, i use a battery charger on low/laundry detergent and some rebar rods. works wonders!
Plastic bucket?
Detergent as in Tide or Borax?
I left some good pliers outside.
Siliaca Gel or sand you mean and if so i heard kitty litter in a simular bag does the same thing if left in a drawer
Today i took my toolbox apart and cleaned it really well with soap and water then used some left over motor oil (m1 5w30) and just lightly coated all my sockets/wrenches/pliers. Looked pretty good after i was done too!