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Protecting tools in a truck box
Posted on 10/23/22 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 10/23/22 at 7:04 pm
So I keep a large tub with a lid in my truck bed. It stays bungy corded in the corner under my bed cover. At some point the lid got busted and the bottles of water I had on top leaked into the tub and got several tool rusted. I went thru and broke the rust on everything except my crescent wrench. Most tools only really had a little surface rust that I got off easily. Everything has been rinsed and dried. Leaving things like the tow strap out for a bit longer to make sure they are 100% dried out.
Wanted to see how everyone else handled their tool/dry boxes? I bought a new box with a waterproof lid and plan on using PB Blaster to clean up the tools a bit more. Does anyone throw in silica pouches, coat tools in light oil, etc to protect them?
Wanted to see how everyone else handled their tool/dry boxes? I bought a new box with a waterproof lid and plan on using PB Blaster to clean up the tools a bit more. Does anyone throw in silica pouches, coat tools in light oil, etc to protect them?
This post was edited on 10/23/22 at 10:33 pm
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Posted on 10/23/22 at 9:55 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
I, for one, bought an actual toolbox. It’s waterproof and very secure. Hell, I kept an
engagement ring in mind for months in hiding.
A plastic tote is not a toolbox in any sense. Especially in the back of a truck.
engagement ring in mind for months in hiding.
A plastic tote is not a toolbox in any sense. Especially in the back of a truck.
Posted on 10/23/22 at 10:03 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
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coat toola in light oil
WD40 shines in this application. It's intended purpose was as a rust preventative and things like coating tools is what it does best.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:03 am to Tiger_n_Texas
I use the big 2 gallon zip locks on the tools in my boat. Keeps them organized and dry.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 11:17 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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A plastic tote is not a toolbox in any sense. Especially in the back of a truck.
I understand a plastic tote isn't the same as a true tool box. That's not what I'm asking. I'm just asking if anyone does anything to prevent moisture from accumulating or pre-treating tools with a protectant of some sorts.
Even a waterproof box is subjected to the humidity of the air trapped in it.
Upon reading some more, I'm going to throw some of the rechargeable silica tins (like the ones in my safe) into the box as well as apply a light coat of mineral oil / 3-in-1 oil on the hand tools.
I don't want a large metal tool box. I want something small that fits under my bed cover and can be removed easily.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 11:24 am to Tiger_n_Texas
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Even a waterproof box is subjected to the humidity of the air trapped in it.
I use a Plano tote in my bed to keep boots, tools, etc and I’ve just never seen this to be an issue as long as everything that went in there was dry. I think if you’re routinely putting damp things in an airtight box you’re going to continue having issues regardless. I use a little wd40 or pbblaster on all my tools as I use them regardless of where I keep them, no issues with rust.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 1:00 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
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Even a waterproof box is subjected to the humidity of the air trapped in it.
Not sure about the back of a truck but this is definitely the case for the dry storage box on my boat. I could see the same thing happening in the back of a truck if there is constantly a lot of moisture back there. Tried a few different things and they kept rusting. Finally found the winning formula and you are right on track.
I took a couple of old cotton shirts and made them into pouches. Sprayed the shirt/pouches down with lubricant. Spray the tools and then tie them up in the homemade pouches. Place the pouches in a dry storage box of your choice with some silica packs tossed in. Have been running this setup for several years now with no issues.
Oh and I heavily recommend Corrosion X as a spray lubricant/rust preventative.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 1:55 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:it does.
WD40 shines in this application.
quote:kinda. it is a water displacer (WD) which yes does prevent rust but it isnt a long term rust preventer. But is does great on tools.
It's intended purpose was as a rust preventative
I hate when people use it on squeeky things because they will just have to spray it again in a week.
This post was edited on 10/24/22 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 10/24/22 at 3:15 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
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plan on using PB Blaster to clean up the tools a bit more.
If the smell doesn’t bother you you’ve already got your answer.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 3:35 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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WD40 shines in this application.
I just spray everything with it and know if I use a tool I'm going to get it on my hands.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:03 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
When I lived on the coast, my tools would rust in my toolbox. To combat this, I would take old paper grocery bags and cut a section close to the size of the drawer of my box. I would spray the paper bag piece in WD40 and place on top of my tools and close the drawer. Seemed to keep them rust free and I'd just spray the bag occasionally.
Posted on 10/25/22 at 9:03 am to Tiger_n_Texas
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Protecting tools in a truck box
There's a guy in another thread catching cottonmouths, ask him to send you one
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