Paste wax and candle wax are great for protecting the metal on tools. Silica packets left in drawers and corners are nice too! They help reduce the moisture. Wonderful video as always, thanks!
I was gonna say this too about the silica packets. I’ve been saving them from amazon packages during covid and having a toddler at home. They’ve been great for small drawers, drill bit cases, tool rolls, etc. I’ve been considering using them inside my new plane socks for breaks between projects. My tools live in my garage in a humid part of the American Southeast, so surface rust is unavoidable even with oils, wd40 rust Specialist spray, and paste wax coatings on anything metal over any length of time. Hope it’s working for you too
Hi Eoin An old machinist trick for preventing rust in the tool box is to put a block of Camphor in the box. The camphor slowly sublimates(evaporates) and puts a rust inhibitiing coating on the tool. It smells nice also.
My grandad was a plumber from the 1950s to the early 2000s, and when he and I would go into his shed, he'd show me how to use all these hand tools and how he loved to use them, and now I'm a bit older I now love using them. Not to the skill he did though.
@@EoinReardon in response to your surface rust issue, in this video, I've been saving up the little silica packets and anti moisture strips, that you find in new shoe and boot boxes, I toss a handful of packets or I staple a few strips inside all my tool chests and draws. It's been helping me for a long time, depending on what atmosphere the tools are being kept in and how long for but a helping hand nonetheless.
Now that’s a tool box to be proud of! In terms of the surface rust issue, I know my grandad just used 3 in 1 oil on the surfaces but he also kept tools individually in small carrier bags, which is a bit of a pain when you immediately want something and it’s wrapped up like Christmas aha
Thanks for the tip. Thats some dedication right there. You often see tools that were kept in their cardboard boxes between uses. Im not sure about that though. Tools are meant to be used not pampered.
@@EoinReardon you’ve just described my grandad perfectly. I now have his Stanley no.4 and it’s still in its original box (well I’m sure the box is there under all the tape aha) and it’s wrapped up in a plastic bag. I can see what you mean by pampered however I think he saw it more as it took hard work to earn the money to own such tools so why not look after them perfectly. Albeit maybe a bit too perfectly aha
@@EoinReardon some tools can be stored in oiled sleeves of compacted cardboard. It also keeps moisture away, especially useful in saltwater marine environments.
Eoin: Greetings from Cape Cod. To manage your surface rust: start by cleaning (dust is a precursor to rust - as it attracts and retains moisture. For the same reason, always keep your tool chest closed when not working with it - indeed, you may want to think about adding a "dust-lip", a ½ inch strip around the inside of the lid to help seal the lid from the top.) I use Renaissance wax and Camilla oil - available thru Amazon - on my chisels and planes But they need frequent application. Given you are working in an unheated space surrounded by typically "soft" Irish weather, you may want to consider spray-on Boeshield - which come from the aerospace industry - that lasts much longer. It's a little pricy, but well worth it - it has kept my cast iron table saw rust free in my garage with just a quick application 2-3 times a year. Nice job on the chest - I've rarely seen one of these Dutch tool chests that isn't too heavy to comfortably carry by your self. You may want to consider a little folding cradle/cart with caster wheels - as well as some handles on the exterior.
This isn't any advice but: I started watching your videos after my stepdad died in 2021. He loved to make things with wood and he was manx/irish. In the first lockdown he made a Skerries Currach(?) in my back garden. Watching these feels incredibly comforting because I miss him a lot. Independently of that - I really love the videos. You've got a clear skill and love for the craft, and that's always wonderful to see.
I like paste wax for rust prevention. I could be wrong, but I feel like oil rubs off faster and even evaporates if left long enough. The wax clings well and buffed onto the metal feels better than oil. Love the tool chest!
Absolutely correct about the oil! It turns into a sticky honey coloured mess that I’ve had to use acetone to remove. Just like you I’ve switched to paste wax and haven’t had any issues since - except for being too generous with it at first and then needing to wipe everything down before using my tools again 😅 Thankfully a small tub of wax lasts a LONG time, and after impregnating a rag with it over multiple applications I can now simply wipe tools down with it and not worry about buildup on their surfaces. And I sadly have to store my tools outdoors to face Canadian weather given that I’m an apartment dweller. Here’s me hoping for a real, temperature controlled workshop someday in the future.
@@Sangrell I work in my garage which is unconditioned. Essentially the same as a shed. Down here in Florida the rust goes crazy. Especially days like today when it’s near 80F and 99% humidity.
@@jmd5687 I feel your pain! The humidity must be unreal - let alone if your near the coast and have to contend with salt in the air too! Here up North the humidity is likely nowhere near what your battling, but even just the unstable temperatures, particularly during season change, or thawing and freezing cycles, always does a number on my tools - let alone my ability to work when it goes from -22f to 10f in under 24 hours 😖
Excellent work, may an old fella like myself recommend spray oiling the inside of that beautiful tool caddy and use some oil cloth around the tools. Keep plenty of dry cloth rags in a separate container and a bit of alcohol to wipe them before each use. Also keep a 00 steel wool to rub the surface rust. Our tools predict our future. May God give you his blessings, my best to you, from an an old carpenter retired in the mountains.
If you're having issues with surface rust on your tools try rubbing them with some Paste Wax, it's a cheap option and that's what I use on my hand tools to stop rust. Just use a rag or even your hand to apply a thin layer. You will have to reapply it every so often tho. Or use some Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protector it works great but, it's a little more expensive than Paste Wax is, about $20 US a can. 👍👍
Hello Eoin I've loved the tool chest build. As the chest is so heavy. It might be a good idea to build a trolley with a scissor JACK built underneath the chest so you can jack it up high to get it in your car for the fairs this year. Just a thought. Happy New year.
Eoin, make sure you wipe some shellac on the wood dividers and any wood surface that the metal bits of your tools come in contact with. This prevents moisture held,by the unfinished wood from staining/rusting your tools, especially the dividers for the planes. Nice tool chest, you should get lots 2:57 of use from it. Cheers
There is a product called ballistol. Its supposed to be great for everything metal. Its used on firearms a lot to prevent rust. Yes im American, and we like guns.
Im not so nice to my tools, but ive used balistol for awhile and it works pretty good. Im not sure if thats a good fit for your beautiful hand tools though. Some people dont like the smell of it but it gives me good feelings in my shop when i smell it. Good work on your tool chest, you're making all my hand tools jealous.
hey Eoin, i have an idea to fix your chain issue, i was thinking maybe affix a lead fishing weight onto it somewhere so when you close the lid, that weight will automatically pull the chain into the box.
Won't the pieces of wood youve been keeping the saws in eventually make them not sharp anymore? Because if you put the saws in the wood, the edges of the saw would be making contact with it, making the saws edge not be as sharp? Only a little bit maybe? Or does wood not do that to saws? I'm not sure how to word it or if it even makes sense, but if it does do that, you might have to sharpen the saws more often... or are they very resilient to this kind of stuff? Sorry, I'm just a bit curious
Hey Eoin, try a couple blocks of camphor in your box for rust prevention. It evaporates slowly and puts a light coat of camphor oil over everything. Some folks don't like it but my great uncle used it for years. He was a house builder from back in the forties up until the 70's.
Only 30s in, bit RU-vid put you up as "A Place for Everything, and Everything in It's Place"!! That has been one of my Major Life Lessons!! It never escaped my notice, that my Pappy (Mom's Dad) had everything "At the Ready"... be it by peg-board location or specific coffee can, Pappy's shop was well thought out!! Love You Sooo Much, Your determination to keep what you do, true to our lineage, is just Greatness! Congrats on WD-40, that is Super Cool!
Hi Eoin, I’m a fairly recent subscriber and I’ve really been enjoying you vids, both long and short. I’m probably 30+ years older than you but I’ve been learning a lot. I’ve only recently switched from power tools to hand tools. Anyway, I truly appreciate the time and effort you’re putting into these productions. Please keep it up! Cheers!
you can use wax to seal and prevent moisture buildup. there are various brands but you can use candle wax too. Edit: it may not work as well on the sole because of the more frequent rubbing but if its sitting in your toolbox there for a little it will probably stay sealed
Zerust makes products that stop corrosion in drawers and chests. They're nice because you don't need to remember to treat your tools every time you put them back in place.
Eoin-great looking box there. I’m enjoying your videos a great deal and the enthusiasm that you bring to your work and your videos. I’m a priest here in the US and I’ve been doing all hand tool woodworking for almost three years now as a hobby and have done quite a few restorations of planes and vintage tools. I’m in Pennsylvania in the USA and during the summer months, I have the same problem with the rust. Don’t let it get to you, it’s just part of the deal. I’d imagine in Cork, its quite humid/rainy. By the way, I have relatives in County Tyrone up in the north. Anyway, try using Rust Free to remove the rust with steel wool and T-9 as a protectant afterwards. Both are made by Boeshield and you can get them online. Use gloves & a mask as they are solvents. All the best! Fr. Sean O’Neill
I've heard good things about BOESHIELD T-9 for rust and corrosion protection on bare metal. I live in a desert so haven't got much first hand experience.
Raw linseed oil and beeswax paste has worked wonders for me. 2 parts wax to 1 part beeswax by weight. Very humid where I live, the wax has stopped nearly all rust on limited use tools.
We always used to coat with a thin layer of petroleum jelly - Vaseline in the US. Maybe some bags of silica absorbant to take on the water, and the lid kept closed?
petrolium jelly is a great idea. it would also lubricate the sole. Im just wondering could it be bad for the wood, leave a stain or make it harder to finish with varnish, wax and oil.
@@EoinReardon LOL I was thinking only of your tool box - were you worried about staining projects? Well you are removing the wood first being contacted. But when in doubt, keep a rag and some denatured alcohol on hand, clean b4 use and re-apply after.
As for the rust, use paste wax or WD40, or throw a couple of desiccant packets in the box. As for the "Hello lads," What about the ladies? I've been working in the shop with my dad for more than 30 years. I know how to use more tools than most "lads." Just sayin... lol Love your videos anyways. Reminds me of a modern version of The Woodwright's Shop :) Another show I'd watch with my dad, along with Jaws. Don't judge
My father often uses American-made ammo boxes to store tools and carpentry tools. it's too small to hold many things. Your toolbox is large enough. I will show it to my dad and he will design
You have a couple options for oiling your tools and keeping them rust free. You could use Camellia oil, but that seems to be a bit expensive. Alternatively, just mix some grease from mineral oil and paraffin (or even better, microcrystaline wax) to make some quality grease. Another tip would be to put some dehumidifier bags into your chest. They'll scrub small excess of water vapor for months if not years... but you need to change them (or bake them regularly).
Question about sawing long distances with a hand saw: what's your technique to getting making long cuts cleanly? Do you consider some 'cushion' and plane off the extra until it gets down to the measurement you're looking for? For some additional context: I use a Japanese pull saw--either a Kataba or a Ryoba--but if I'm making long cuts, I find that more often than not my saw somehow takes an angle. The top of the cut may look accurate, but if you tracked it to the bottom, it's off by 2-4 degrees. I followed every instruction I could to make a cut 'straight', but I just couldn't visually spot it until afterward. Additional context: I haven't used a push saw before.
Quinn Dunki uses a product called Boeshield T-9 - it's a spray on rust preventative. I've never used it but she swears by it. A more easily-available product this side of the pond is probably clear Waxoyl spray.
I use electrical termination compound to keep away surface rust, It’s tacky and meant to keep away oxidizing. I’ve also heard about beeswax but I haven’t tried it yet.
I use camilia oil to wipe tools down with if they're not used frequently, it works well but most tools that I have get used often enough...... there may be a better rust prevention type thing that'll work better than the camilia oil that I don't know of. That No 62 bevel up plane is a rare sight in Ireland lad, she's a beaut 😁🤙
I live in Los Angeles and am security conscious all the time. The more portable you make something the easier it is to be stolen. Now I know most every Irishman (or women) is an angelic creature of God, but there might be 1 or 2 rotten apples in Cork.
Eoin, to remove surface rust like that I use a red 3m scotch brite pad and wd40. You could use a linseed oil dampened rag to wipe down all of your tools to help prevent the surface rust.
Home made paste wax from beeswax and boiled linseed oil (see James Wright's channel) is great for rust prevention on plane bodies. Camellia oil for rust prevention on plane irons and chisels.
Hello, idk anything about woodworking but i think if you applied some oil finish in the inside it should prevent moisture buildup.. maybe also make a small cage in the side and fill it with silica packets they are pretty cheap 🤔
You've done a lovely job on your tool cabinet, but for practicality, I find storing tools inside metal file cabinets on wheels makes a whole lot more sense. They can be moved around easily and can even be locked. Heck, all I did there was screw the cabinets onto small piano dollies. As for rust, try keeping a small open jar of soda crackers inside to absorb moisture. Works like that in a small salt shaker. Of course, that may attract mice. Worst-case scenario, maybe have to invest in a barn cat.
So, oil for the metal is obviously good, but if you've got moisture issues, you can buy packs of silica gel and throw them in there to keep the inside air from getting to damp
I know a lot of oilfield guys over here in the states will use diesel to clean their tools, pretty sure if you soak a rag in it and wipe it on it'll protect them as well. When I clean guns I use this stuff called G96 gun scrubber, spraying it on a rag and wiping it in seems to keep the rust off them pretty well
I use turtle wax on my hand saws and hand planes chisel I apply it with 0000 steel wool and buff off but you might need to do it twice a year if the are exposed in the garage cheers lad I enjoy your videos 🪚🔨😃
I’d loose the chain and used one of those piston type rods used specifically for hatch covers. No worries then of it coming down on your head or fingers.
I use paste wax on stored tools to prevent rust and I haven’t had a problem since I started. I’m sure there must be other methods though so I’m hoping to be enlightened and educated by this comment section :)
I use cheap motor oil on my planes religiously every 2 weeks because my tools are stored in a cold and moist environment. Air tool oil works well too if you have a cheap source, or if you drain the oil from a compressor motor. Thats the best oil in the world, so if theres any tools you dont touch, that stuff will keep it well protected forever.
Place you a golden rod like for a gun safe or you can get you silicone packets and will help with the rust as well but the golden rod will be a more long term solution
I wonder if you couldn't cover the dividers and the bottom board, that your planes are tucked into with a felt material that is coated or soaked in a oil so that when you place the planes are placed in their slot the sides and bottom are sitting on the felt and the oil would then sort of coat the those sides at least and protect them? Kind of like sitting on a billiards table but locked into place?
For your surface rust. I use a lint free cloth with your oil of choice and drape it over. I’m sure there’s a more creative way to use the method in your situation
To hang up your tape measure, take an old hack saw blade and nail it on each side. Much easier to hook your clip on a bigger flat piece than that single nail you have there.
