Best oil for tool protection

[FadedGray]

Looking for recommendation on what you guys use for oil to protect like hammer heads, axe heads, old vintage tool surfaces, etc, etc. thanks.

 

[willymakeit]

I always used WD 40,wiped on surface.

 

[AngryBeaver]

Kroil...... smells nice too

 

[isb cornbinder]

ATF is my choice. Smells like pepper. I also use ATF for air tool lube.

 

[fordkid88]

Atf is what I go for, plus I can mix with acetone for penetrating oil.

 

[Sh40674]

if i don't need it in large quantities i use CLP (clean, lube, preserve) find it in the gun cleaning section at your local sporting goods store.

 

[Sh40674]

*protect.. don't know what i was thinking there.. either way, that or some light oil, WD, household 3 in 1, etc..

 

[matt_i]

I use LPS2 for mild protection, heavy coat of LPS3 for long-term storage or stuff that's critical.

I have used Kroil as well.

 

[stonesfan68]

Fluid Film

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B93ZXGS/?tag=atomicindus08-20


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[jimreed2160]

3 in 1

 

[matt_i]

Fluid Film

I think that stuff smells heinous and couldn't bring myself to put it on tools. That said, I feel like its a good protectant.

 

[DCarr2]

I use whatever liquid is in the quart can labelled "air compressor oil" in my air compressor... and then I have a ton of these little bottles around labelled air tool oil.... so i use those.

 

[Jeepster04]

I've never used anything but if I did find the need I would probably use some sort of gun oil. CLP, Rem oil, Ballistol, etc...

 

[Codejack]

I'm looking for something to put on my industrial finish Snap On ratchet; they aren't supposed to be bad, but apparently the Southern humidity is a little much for it.

I've been wiping it down with WD-40, but it only lasts a couple of days.

My next plan was to buy some oilcloth and sew a "sock" for it, like a gun sock.

 

[Lelandwelds]

Corrosion X, Corrosion XHD, Break Free CLP, any synthetic motor oil, Sprayon aerisol waxy coating (modern cosmoline), or vapor bags.

Pretty much in that order. Corrosion X even works in salt water. Anything will work. Question should be " How often do you want to apply it?".

 

[FadedGray]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I got some shopping to do.

 

[Falcon67]

ATF here too

 

[DGersic]

Gibbs oil. Or whatever is on the rags when I'm done working and start wiping down the tools as I'm cleaning up.



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[tarmy]

I'm looking for something to put on my industrial finish Snap On ratchet; they aren't supposed to be bad, but apparently the Southern humidity is a little much for it.

I've been wiping it down with WD-40, but it only lasts a couple of days.

My next plan was to buy some oilcloth and sew a "sock" for it, like a gun sock.

I have used gun socks...they work great...as well as thin or lite gun oil...

 

[theoldwizard1]

Fluid Film although I also do not like the smell.

I need to re-do some of my pliers !

 

[Johnny_V]

If the tool gets into a wet environment, I'll wipe it down with WD40, but I keep a dehumidifier running all the time. I have a machine shop in my garage and the dehumidifier has kept my tools and machines rust free for years.

 

[EOC_Jason]

Overall humidity in your shop is going to be a huge factor. If you can keep the humidity down the you will do all your tools a favor...

For hammers & axes and such, why not use boiled linseed oil? Or even some type of clear urthane coating? I would think that is better long-term protection if they are going to sit around for months at a time unused rather than having to re-oil them every couple weeks.

Eezox is awesome at rust prevention and lubrication and smells good too...

 

[Lelandwelds]

If you like Fluid Film, you will love Corrosion X. They use it on barges and tugboats. And airplanes.

 

[dsanchezanny]

Lucas tool box buddy