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The reason better toolboxes have felt inside the drawers is you put a drop of oil on the felt, and it will keep the tools rust-free.
by WalterBright 10mo ago
The reason better toolboxes have felt inside the drawers is you put a drop of oil on the felt, and it will keep the tools rust-free.
- Luc 10mo agoIt's the other way around. Think about it, how would the oil travel to the rest of the tool that's not touching the felt? Felt is bad, it wicks away oil from the tool's surface and often absorbs moisture from the air. Tools placed on clean felt will often rust where they touch the felt. You need to mitigate its wicking and hygroscopic properties by applying lots of oil to it. Use rubber mats instead.
- WalterBright 10mo agoI've never had any tools rust in my toolbox. The oil migrates around as the tools are taken out and put back in.