Storing Trowels - TilersForums.com

[LM]

Hi guys, just thought I'd ask the question, what way do you store your notched trowels in your van. I was sorting my van out today while I'm off and was just wondering if it's a good old bucket with the trowels upright in it for you, or have any of you any ingenious ways that would be new to the rest of us?

 

[Italy]

ahhahah .
good question

 

[Andy Allen]

I've screwed some lengths of trim to the side of the van and slide them in there.

 

[White Room]

I made up some timber on the bulk head of the van and all my trowels slide into that.

 

[Old Mod]

Bucket for me Lee, in which I slice my hands everytime I do a lucky dip for a trowel!

But for me the most burning question is..........

Why when u meticulously dry your trowels, do some still rust!
Are they just that cheap? Haha

 

[lizzardtong]

I always try to buy stainless steel trowels if possible. You can tray coat of clear lacquer

 

[Dave]

Just chuck em on the shelf

 

[Qwerty]

I keep all mine in a stackable toolbox in the van. Let them dry first then away neatly they go!

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

I had a mate in the building trade he told me to spray a film of wd 40 on the face, stops them rusting. Then just give them a wipe with a cloth and good for next time. I've also used silicone based spray called gt, designed for bike chains and protects bike frames, stored in a nice cracked orange bucket, hung on the side. Do like the idea of storing them to the side of the van.

 

[Italy]

Bucket for me Lee, in which I slice my hands everytime I do a lucky dip for a trowel!

But for me the most burning question is..........

Why when u meticulously dry your trowels, do some still rust!
Are they just that cheap? Haha

First the rust because little use.
the second you buying the quality !!! lol