What do you use to protect your tools?

[TReischl]

We could get all scientific about the issue. But, what works for me is to keep the air moving a bit in the shop when it is closed up. That works for me because I have a fairly small shop, those big pole barn shops might be hopeless anyhow. . .

Here is my theory: The tools get cold (like a cold drink). Then the temperature goes up a bit, sure enough, condensation on every last thing that is cold in the shop. Moving the air causes the tools to warm up a bit faster. What that does for tools in carts and drawers, not to sure, but I do not have any problems, but then again my drawers are not all that air tight to begin with. Ever notice, you never see condensation on a cold beer if you drink it outside on a cold day?

Might want to give it a try.

 

[7milesup]

I protect my tools with a Ruger .45 ACP.
Wait.. Ahhh, you guys are talking corrosion protection. Mostly Boeshild for me.

 

[7milesup]

Ever notice, you never see condensation on a cold beer if you drink it outside on a cold day?

Might want to give it a try.

I never drink beer outside on a cold day. Sounds like a terrible idea.

 

[Al 1]

I use an alarm system. Al

 

[Stonebriar]

I have a climate controlled shop, keep between 65 and 80 through out the year. And CRC350 spray on anything requiring a little extra.

 

[vtcnc]

Checked temperature and humidity when I got home to the shop today...60F and 25% humidity. Fully insulated so I'm not worried about climate.

Wow. Lot's of options on which chemicals to use. Guess I'll pick one and see how it works!

 

[tq60]

Desiccant packs...

They come in many items and can be purchased for drier equipment.

Toss them in tool boxes and it helps absorb some moisture.



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[extropic]

IMO, using WD40 as a rust preventative is an old wives tale (marketing myth). I use it a a solvent or for anything else (in a pinch) but with no expectation of durable lubrication or rust prevention.

 

[woodchucker]

Checked temperature and humidity when I got home to the shop today...60F and 25% humidity. Fully insulated so I'm not worried about climate.

Wow. Lot's of options on which chemicals to use. Guess I'll pick one and see how it works!

the neat thing is that most of the options are inexpensive, so you can test more than one... Also with your mini split you are way ahead of where you were previously. You only need to keep it consistent to begin with...

You knew you would get many opinions...

 

[Watchwatch]

I really like Hornaday One Shot lube for precision tools. It’s light, easy to wipe off, and preformed really well in tests.

Fluid film under vices and for long term storage.

Cheap ISO 68 oil on ways and the mill table. It’s way lube without the tackifiers. At $5 gallon, I don’t care about “wasting” it. Not the best for rust prevention but it works and is compatible with lubing ways.


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