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.
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your going to laugh , but moth crytals the camphor vapors coat the tools with a anti rust agent when it vaporizes . and I also use a product made for machinist tools that goes inthe drawers of the box .
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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.
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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!