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   douglas2cats | Feb 16, 2005 05:32am | #1

   I'm too lazy to retype, so I'll just point you to a similar reply I gave a while back.

   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=20633.16

    

   If you build it - he will come.

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   nikkiwood | Feb 16, 2005 05:42am | #2

   Running one or two dehumidifiers will probably solve your rust problem.

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   rmcjh | Feb 16, 2005 09:33pm | #3

   Just by chance are your tools close to your washing machine, particularly the bleach for the clothes?   Chlorine fumes can and do cause rust to form.

   Roger

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   woodhoarder | Feb 16, 2005 10:00pm | #4

   So, that explains why salt causes rust then, doesn't it?

   Tony

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   rmcjh | Feb 17, 2005 06:42pm | #8

   I made the mistake of placing my pool chemicals in the garage and even though the containers were tightly sealed rust formed on all iron surfaces including those in a tool box.  The chemicals are now stored in a plastic box adjacent to the pool.

   Roger

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   donnybongo | Feb 16, 2005 11:04pm | #5

   No washing machine, but they are next to my back door and we have been having a harsh winter here, and alot of salt is being tracked in.

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   skyecore | Feb 17, 2005 04:55am | #6

   You might try silica gel packets, i put them in my tool box drawers, night and day difference. Over in breaktime there is a thread talking about how to re-use it once its soaked up its max amount of moisture. Also, this may sound obviouse but making sure the drainage from the gutter downspoutes is being directed away from the building can make a huge difference RE: moisture coming through the basement walls.______________________________________________

   --> measure once / scribble several lines / spend some time figuring out wich scribble / cut the wrong line / get mad

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   RickL | Feb 17, 2005 05:26pm | #7

   HTC makes a breathable cover to prevent moisture and rust problems. Get their catalog. They do not have a website or plan to get one in the furture.