On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:34:44 -0700, "AKA gray asphalt"
wrote:

I've got to start taking better care of my tools. CLR got some lime or
whatever it was off of an electric stapler but my T=square is rusted beyond
help. It's a few decades old but when it was my dad's it was bright and
shiny. Is there an oil to put on things like saws clamps which seem to be
taking the worst from the desert weather here?
Thanks again,
: - )

Indeed. Taking care of your tools is a very good idea. Last summer, I
left my favorite claw hammer out in the garden and it took some work
to get it presentable again.

Some 3-in-1 oil, and steel wool took care of most of the problem. It
would be better to never leave the tools out. Just think about how
much money good tools cost these days.

Mark