In article , Harry K wrote:
On Jan 17, 6:40=A0am, (Doug Miller) wrote:
In article .=
com, Harry K wrote:

While power tools will easily cut it, the gypsum dust _will_ rust the
hell out any steel/iron it gets on.

What in the world are you talking about? Iron doesn't rust unless it gets wet.

Tell that to my drawer of drywall tools. They get thoroughly washed
and dried after every use. Try taking a look at a box cutter blade
that has been used on sheetrock and left laying around.

Stop storing your tools at the bottom of your swimming pool, and that won't
happen. g

Seriously, though -- you ought to look at getting a dehumidifier for wherever
it is that you keep your tools. I *don't* have a problem with my tools
rusting, whether I've used them on drywall or not. It's an environment issue,
not a drywall issue. And I repeat: Iron doesn't rust unless it gets wet. It
*can't*: rust is _by definition_ *hydrated* iron oxide. Iron oxide is black,
not red. It doesn't -- can't -- become rust without the presence of water.