grsjax Posted July 7, 2014 #1 Posted July 7, 2014 I was reading an article on building tool storage cabinets. Mentioned in the article was a good tip on preventing tools from rusting. Put a camphor tablet in the bottom of the drawer or cabinet. The camphor produces a vapor that coats the tools and prevents rust. A side benefit is it keeps bugs away as well. Walmart used to sell camphor tablets and I know you can order them from Amazon. One caution. Keep these tablets away from kids and pets. If they are eaten they can make a child sick. edmay 1 Quote My advice and comments are always worth what you paid for them.
mtaylor Posted July 7, 2014 #2 Posted July 7, 2014 Ah.... mothballs it is then! Sounds better than silica gel. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Keith_W Posted July 7, 2014 #3 Posted July 7, 2014 What seems to work best is to spray the rusted tool with a liberal dose of WD-40, then scrub with a Scotch-Brite pad, Some say soak the tools in gasoline to free the rust, but this is a dangerous practice that should be avoided. Besides the fumes from the gasoline and the fire risk (which can be managed by sealing it in a can), why is it dangerous? Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel
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