how do you store bolts, nuts....and keep them from rusting? I was thinking of spraying corrosion block on them but wondered if when I go to use them would I need to spray them down with brake cleaner to remove the residue? sounds like an extra step. Is there an easier way for longterm storage?
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storing bolts
- Thread starter DHCrocks
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BackTracker
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why would you need to remove a corrosion blocking residue from a bolt?
And hello from Town if your on Oahu.
And hello from Town if your on Oahu.
nissan_crawler
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Why aren't you using zinc plated hardware?
hetkind
Banned
I am using mason jar technology...nuts, bolts and other small fasteners go in either pint or quart mason jars and the lids seal the moisture out. I also built shelving just high enough for a quart mason jar. Also attractive.
Once you fill a jar, a spray of oil will help keep them fresh.
Howard
Once you fill a jar, a spray of oil will help keep them fresh.
Howard
TAMPAGT07
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I don't believe a little surface rust will effect the integrity of the fastener. I do spray down my fastners with a little wd-40 or silicone. I have fastners that are probably 50+ years old.
MotoDave
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I'd love to find a good deal on one of the fastener supply cabinets to keep in my shop. The only problem would be then I'd feel obligated to fill all the spots!
yup Oahu.
I have a mix of stuff and after years of storage even zinc plated stuff starts to get corrosion on the surface. High humidity and close proximity to the ocean does that. I even bought some SS hardware for a dog trolley and after month guess what surface rust, this is outdoors though. I have my fasteners stored in plastic tackle box trays in a cabnet but I guess some moisture works its way in since it's not air tight. I was just thinking that the corrosion block (oil) on the bolt would affect it and that the nuts would work its way off, thus the need to clean them first.
I have a mix of stuff and after years of storage even zinc plated stuff starts to get corrosion on the surface. High humidity and close proximity to the ocean does that. I even bought some SS hardware for a dog trolley and after month guess what surface rust, this is outdoors though. I have my fasteners stored in plastic tackle box trays in a cabnet but I guess some moisture works its way in since it's not air tight. I was just thinking that the corrosion block (oil) on the bolt would affect it and that the nuts would work its way off, thus the need to clean them first.
voodoowagon
Active member
Old tackle boxes kept in a old shelf.
hetkind
Banned
yup Oahu.
I have a mix of stuff and after years of storage even zinc plated stuff starts to get corrosion on the surface. High humidity and close proximity to the ocean does that. I even bought some SS hardware for a dog trolley and after month guess what surface rust, this is outdoors though. I have my fasteners stored in plastic tackle box trays in a cabnet but I guess some moisture works its way in since it's not air tight. I was just thinking that the corrosion block (oil) on the bolt would affect it and that the nuts would work its way off, thus the need to clean them first.
Torque setting on nuts and bolts are written for lightly oiled bolts...and I am a firm believer in anti-sieze.
I almost never install bolts totally dry.
Howard
Torque1st
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Just use a light spray of WD-40.
ratdoggy
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X2 on the WD40.
I give my tools a shot in the toolbox drawers every now and then too.
I give my tools a shot in the toolbox drawers every now and then too.
speed bump
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I store them in plano boxes.