Storing an old roll cab

[shephd]

I have a couple Snap-On roll cabs. They need a little work, but now is not their turn. I want to store them. Any ideas on how to give them a little more protection for cheap?

I would prefer to put them in the basement, space-wise. However, it is a little damp. If I could prevent them from deteriorating any further, I would be more comfortable with it.

Thanks!

 

[G_P]

Put a dehumidifier in the basement.

If the basement is just one huge open space consider walling off one corner with some studs and using plastic sheeting for the walls. You can then put a small dehumidifier in that area.

But if the humidity is high enough to cause bad damage to a toolbox its probably causing mold to grow down there and you should worry about that first!

 

[yhprum]

Put them in a plastic bag with some dessicant or camphor in a few drawers. Or make a bag from a dropcloth.

 

[Gus_Mahn]

Spray them with Fluid Film. It's a lanolin based anti-rust coating. It's available at Auto-Zone for about $10/can.

 

[zkling]

LSP3 works good on machine tools, not sure how or what it would do to the paint on a tool box. How old of boxes are we talking here?

 

[shephd]

LSP3 works good on machine tools, not sure how or what it would do to the paint on a tool box. How old of boxes are we talking here?

1960s to the 1980s. None of them are cherry, but they aren't rusting heaps. Just don't want them going to hell. I am tight on space and trying to make some room.

Older house, about 130 years. Really more of a crawl space than a basement with a dirt floor. No mold though.

Something like the fluid film sounds like it would work. Have to look at that.

 

[G_P]

Home Depot has gigantic bags that they use to cover full pallets that must be left outside in bad weather. Usually kept on a roll outside behind the store. If you could talk an employee into giving you a few you could spray the boxes with the fluid film and then bag them up airtight.

The bags are disposable so I don't see why they would mind giving you a couple.