On Mar 31, 6:34 pm, "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,
: - )

Use steel wool, scotchbrite. or even sandpaper along with water or
W-40 to get the rust off. Wipe completely dry with paper towels.
Clean it twice if necessary.

If it's a tool you use often you can just wipe on some oil. I use
motor oil since I have it on hand. If it's in storage you can just
slather on some grease.