i got mac snap-on and craftsman in my craftsman 42" rollaway and it sits in my garage but theres no door on it (where in the country) but theres little spots of rust and i need to know how to stop it
2006-11-23 17:04:36 · 12 answers · asked by dieseldick3408 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may take a rag soaked in kerosene ring it out and wipe entire surface with it, this pervents rust .
2006-11-24 02:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by nomadic searcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wipe them clean after every use and coat them with a light oil every once and a while. I have several craftsman tools that have lasted years sitting out in a cold garage with little to no maintenance and they have no rust on them at all. Also if they are craftsman and the wrenches, sockets or ratchets get all rusty you can just break them take them back and get a new on for free, they have a life time warranty and sears is pretty good about replacing them.
2016-05-22 21:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevent rust by cleaning your tools thoroughly after every use and coating them lightly with a lightweight oil such as WD-40 or mineral oil.
It is much easier to protect your tools from rust than to deal with the consequences of rusty tools later. You have three main choices in protecting your tools from rust: apply a protective coating, reduce the moisture level or use a rust-inhibiting vapor.
Protective coatings
Protective coatings for rust prevention are very common and come in many different forms. Many parts and tools are painted to prevent rust. Unfortunately, painted surfaces are sometimes not practical for tools that require a machined surface. For this reason, I recommend some type of thin barrier for your tools. Over the years, people have tried everything from oils to waxes with varied success. With the high value of many power tools, specialty rust-preventing products are now designed to serve the single purpose of keeping your tools free from rust. I recommend Boeshield T-9 for tools such as drill presses, table saws, band saws, jointers and planers.
Moisture Reduction
Reducing the moisture level around your tools can significantly reduce the chances of rust forming on your tools. If your tools are in a particularly damp part of your shop or home, moving the tools to another location is often the most effective rust deterrent. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, since garages and basements are often the only places where tools are stored and used. I've found a product that can work well if you keep your tools in a toolbox or in a drawer. Tool Buddy Moisture Eliminators are very large moisture control pouches that reduce the humidity level in enclosed areas as large as 10 cubic feet. This is most effective with hand tools or other small tools. This method does not apply any coating on your tools.
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors
The last method of rust protection is using rust-inhibiting vapors. This method , often called VCI, is often used by industry for packaging metal products.
The type of protection you choose depends on your situation. It is always better to prevent rust than deal with the consequences later.
2006-11-23 17:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sky Li 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a light oil (like wd40) and some steel wool to clean off the rust. You can also use a clear, fast drying shellac (you can get it at the hardware store in the paint dept.) and lightly spray the sockets, wrench's, etc... This will keep the moisture out but you need to coat all sides of the tools.
2006-11-23 17:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by deno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove any rust that is on there now with some emory cloth and then add a light coat of penetrating oil, this will prevent any further rust from forming.
2006-11-23 17:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a garage door and or a light coat the tools with WD-40 after use then just wipe them down after. dont use too much just a little bit will do
2006-11-23 22:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by Gabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wipe them with a cloth damp from WD-40
2006-11-23 17:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by CP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after you have cleaned them line the drawers with some old t shirts or shop towels that have a bit of diesel fuel on them , it will evaporate ( and smell bad ) and leave a greasy coating on them.
2006-11-24 04:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the risk of sounding like my dad.....the best way to keep the rust off your tools is to use them.
2006-11-23 17:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by straightandstalwart141 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use them....the oils from your hands and the grit and grease will keep them from rusting.
also put up a door and run a dehumidifier.
2006-11-23 17:14:19 · answer #10 · answered by its10after10 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋