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Default How to protect tools from rusting?

On Dec 4, 10:15*pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:
A related question is how do you store your power tools if you don't keep
them in their cases?

Do you just sit them on shelves, or you build wall hooks to hang them up?
Or you build a work bench and drill big holes and you stink the narrow side
in with the tools sticking up?

Looking for ideas.

Thanks,

MC


Hand power tools; skil saw, jig saw, grinders, drill motors, brad
nailers and small rotary hammers get bagged (tool bags for
individual or groups of tools). Bags are hung on hooks on the frame
of a rolling shelf system that holds my miter saw, 8" table saw &
planner. A shelf in this system also holds my M2 stapler, NR83A,
router and palm sanders.

It depends on how you use your tools...I grab my "drill bag" when I
need to drill or drive; a drill index & set of paddle bits lives in
the bag. My grinder bag holds two 4" grinders & a small rotary
hammer, complete with wheels & bits. Jigsaw lives alone as does the
skilsaw. Brad nailers (16 & 18) with a small batch of brads live
together along with 15" hose. By grouping tools that are used
together I can easily assemble the tools I need by grabbing a subset
of bags. Oft used tools get bagged, less often...shelved. HTH

cheers
Bob