[Jewelry making - Article 00026] - Re: [Orchid] Storing Jewelry Equipment??

[will]

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    Hello Evan,  Interesting question. One I wish that I had put more
    thought into a few years back. I am reassembling my workshop after 5
    years of storage and found several iron based tools coated with rust.
    I originally used a light oil coat on these before storage. Storage
    in Tucson is dry, so why the rust? I discovered a small bottle of
    Nitric acid in one corner of the storage unit and I think this was
    the culprit. Enough acid fumes leaked and spread throughout the
    storage unit to rust exposed iron tools. Most can be refinished, but
    what a mess. It was time for me to purchase I few good tools anyway
    (so I keep telling myself). Make sure that any volatile chemicals,
    liquid or powder, are either stored in sealed containers or better
    yet, in another storage unit. Should have my workshop up and running 
    again in a few weeks. Regards, Will Estavillo

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