Rust protection for tools on board

[Dave Williams]

What do you guys do to rust proff your tools while cruising. I seem to remember a thread sometime back but can't seem to find it. Any ideas or any help with the search would be much appreciated.

To kindness,
Dave

[sandingblock]

I've been using 'Lanocote', which is anhydrous lanolin in a spray can for everyday stuff, and straight lanolin for rarely used items that will be buried under other stuff.

Jonny.

[Lew Barrett]

I just bring cheap tools and keep them in the driest place I can find. That's served me pretty well for 20 years. Putting oily stuff on hand tools seems somehow....messy.

I have to add that I have a locker that has a water heater in it where I keep my hand tools, and that seems to be a very secure and dry spot. It might be unusual to find such a good spot on most boats.

[martin schulz]

OWATROL Oil does the job!

Have a look: www.owatrol.com

[PeterSibley]

I've been using 'Lanocote', which is anhydrous lanolin in a spray can for everyday stuff, and straight lanolin for rarely used items that will be buried under other stuff.

Jonny.

Exactly what I do ! I even carry a spray can in my tool box these days .

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

I don't know if I ought to say this, but I take no precautions at all!

Tools live in a toolbox in the form of a drawer under the forepeak built in bunk, and seem to go years without rusting.

[ron ll]

Does Lanocote leave any greasy feeling residue on the tools?