Protecting metal tools from rust often comes down to creating a barrier between the metal and the moisture in the surrounding environment. Two common options are protective oils and wax-based products. Both can be useful, but they behave differently and are better suited to different storage and usage conditions. That makes the question more complicated … Read more
Long periods of humid weather can be hard on metal hand tools. Wrenches, pliers, sockets, screwdrivers, clamps, files, saws, and other steel tools may remain perfectly clean and functional for months and then suddenly begin showing orange spots or a thin layer of corrosion. The problem is especially common when tools are stored for extended … Read more
A humid garage can be a difficult environment for hand tools. Wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets, clamps, saws, and other steel tools may begin developing orange spots even when they are kept indoors and appear to be protected from rain. The frustrating part is that rust prevention is usually easier than rust removal. Once corrosion becomes … Read more
It is frustrating to find rust developing on a wrench, screwdriver, pliers, socket, or other metal tool when the tool has never been left outside. Many people assume that keeping tools indoors should be enough to prevent corrosion. Unfortunately, a garage is not necessarily a dry environment. Even when rain never touches the tools directly, … Read more