You all wipe down your wrenches.. but..

[slip knot]

Isn't lacquer thinner kind of hard on your health?

Depends on how much of it ya drink

 

[Flash21]

Let the handles soak in ice cold water. for a while, but watch the rust.

Interesting, definetely something to try. How does it work?

 

[nissan_crawler]

I use isopropyl alcohol to clean them.

 

[fireguy]

I do a lot of work in resturants. The dishmachine does a good job of getting my tools clean.

 

[Old Donn]

Is lacquer thinner better at cleaning Channellock handles than say WD-40? I do clean mine after use in an oily environment but have not tried thinner yet.

What Jay said. A little WD40 does the trick. They look better and are easier to handle next time, MHO.

 

[toolfreak]

I use isopropyl alcohol to clean them.

I use electrical cleaner since it's easier and fast drying.

 

[shotgunfatcat]

Interesting, definetely something to try. How does it work?

I am not really sure, but it is one of those house hold tricks to get smells out of plastic cups if you let something sit in them to long. Works on cups...Haven't tried it on tools, just a suggestion.