"Oren" wrote in message
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On Sun, 1 Apr 2007 13:01:34 -0700, "Eigenvector"
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"Oren" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:45:27 -0700, "AKA gray asphalt"
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"Mark K" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:34:44 -0700, "AKA gray asphalt"
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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

The tools I left in a workshop got rusted too. Does 3 in 1 oil keep that
from happening. I think this sounds like a put on but it isn't.


Check into Naval Jelly. My Grandfather always used in on his hand
saws. He brushed in on, allowed to set (short period) and then cleaned
and oiled the saws.

See: Rust Treatments & Cleaners section at this link.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/quest...rme=100#cat100

Yes tools rust in the desert (frown)
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Oren


Diesel, it's what I use on my guns during storage. It cleans the surface
and leaves thin coating of oil on the metal but won't harm the wood

Never heard of that. My .357 is stainless (close the 30 years old).
Never put it in a dhishwasher for cleaning, but it is said to be safe.

You just had to mention gun cleaning; my list just got longer(G). My
bride gets to clean her own gun.
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Oren

I'd watch the stainless guns. Despite what people think, stainless steel
does corrode, it just doesn't show it like regular blued steel does.
Biggest problem with stainless steel is hydrogen embrittlement. I'm not
trying to scare the hell out of you or something, just pointing out that
washing your guns isn't a good idea. Anyway enough of the lecture.