Tool Maintenance

[armyash]

Hi everyone,

I know a lot of people don't clean their tools or look after them that well (going off what I have seen) but some people do. If you do what's the best way to do it? I have started to see light rust on some of mine, it rubs off easily enough but can't be a good thing. I was thinking a clean up then a light coat of wd40? Would that be alright? This is just for general tools in my tray, screwdrivers, hammer etc.

Thanks

 

[P J F PLUMBING]

I spray my tools with wd40 once a week same time I clean the van

 

[Plum Bob 66]

Hi everyone,

I know a lot of people don't clean their tools or look after them that well (going off what I have seen) but some people do. If you do what's the best way to do it? I have started to see light rust on some of mine, it rubs off easily enough but can't be a good thing. I was thinking a clean up then a light coat of wd40? Would that be alright? This is just for general tools in my tray, screwdrivers, hammer etc.

Thanks

Ash I give my oft used tolls a rub and a spray down with wd40 every week and its kept them rust free and in tip top condition for last three years no problems

 

[Guest123]

I give mine a spray with silicone spray and it lubricates them, cleans them and water proofs them against rust.

Watch inhaling the spray from WD40 as it's reputed to cause cancer.

* Useless piece of info....WD40 is an abbreviation of Water Displacement 40. The number 40 comes from the amount of times it took the maker to get it right.

 

[Gray0689]

Yes ash just do as you say
Lol I do mine at least once a year lol

 

[PlumbBobBob]

once a year sounds about right lol

 

[Leo21]

I never clean mine, never feel the need. I spray my movables,pump pliers and pipe slicers when they feel stiff. I renew my drivers every year or so because they wear out. And change my pump pliers when I'm losing to much skin of my knuckles.

 

[kay-jay]

Don't use wd on adjustables its too viscous. Use a bit of 3 in 1 oil it will keep the wheel turning free and easy much longer. 🙂

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[Gray0689]

3in 1 leave them that all the crap of the day sticks to them
I'm all for wd40 only

 

[Mike Jackson]

I spray all of mine with WD40 every time I wash the land rover. I last sprayed them 10 years ago.

 

[armyash]

Thank you all for the replies, that's a job for the weekend sorted then.

 

[villa_tom]

I've never ever cleaned my tools. I've had them all for over 6 years now from new. Maybe I should actually start taking them out the van now 🙂

 

[stevetheplumber]

they only go rusty if your not using them everyday

 

[REDSAW]

geez!. thanks a lot!!..

just sprayed my angle grinder with wd40 now it dont work.

good tip about the silicone spray though

 

[Millsy 82]

Just start working on oil my adjustables were never cleaned before that though they do move alot better now though.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

just sprayed my tool with wd40 the wife is not impressed and it fking stings like mad crap tip that was lads

 

[Gray0689]

Tel her she will get used to the taste lmao

 

[REDSAW]

at least when u pees urself you wont have a damp patch in ur pants

 

[Plum Bob 66]

Don't use wd on adjustables its too viscous. Use a bit of 3 in 1 oil it will keep the wheel turning free and easy much longer. 🙂

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Fair dos with give it a try