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"Billy V" No Spam wrote in message
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Hi all,
I have a large number of hand tools.Like every type of plier known to
mankind. I don't use all of them everyday so they have to sit in a
draw in my upright tool box.

Because of my proximity to the ocean I have a problem with tools that
are not used very often rusting. I have heard of pads that are put in
tool cabinet draws to prevent rusting. For the life of me I can't find
them anywhere.

Does anyone know what I am talking about? Or does anyone know
something that I can do to prevent the rusting of my tools?
I do a lot of hand forging of gold and platinum, I keep many of my
hammers with a mirror finish. To get them that way is a lot of work
and I do not want any pitting from the rusting.

Thanks for all your help.
Billy V

You might give a dehumidifier some consideration. We run one year 'round
here in Western Washington, and it's a great idea. No rusting of machine
tools, a marked difference from when we lived in a much dryer environment.

Sears sells small units in the $200 range. As I recall, they are made by
Whirlpool. No, I am not affiliated with either of them. I'm just
happy with the product.

Harold