I store my planes in a decently-built drawer (I use a circa 1950 dresser for drawers under my workbench). A couple of them have developed mild rust, including, most notably, my LN 60 1/2 R (rabbet) plane. It is not a big problem but it does vex me.
I did not notice anyone who specifically had done anything to limit rust in the recent "where do you store your tools" thread. I know some of you have unheated garages. Someone must have developed a solution.
- Some WW companies sell "socks" for planes to control rust. Highland states theirs is "treated with hydrophobic silicone." It seems to me we must be able to make our own "bag" or "cloth wrap" or something that is impregnated with some oil or wax or something that would virtually eliminate rust.
- My recollection is desiccants are impractical.
- Or use some heat source that is controlled to come on during particular types of weather -a light bulb or a very small heating pad.
My shop is in an unheated garage in 20 miles west of Boston. Temperatures get down to below ten degrees F (at least once) every winter and up to 90 (occasionally) every summer. The humidity fluctuates, but it is often very moist during seasonal transitions. There are times in the spring especially when anything metal in my garage workshop is literally wet to the touch (my table saw is a BT 3000 which is aluminum).
Thanks...