I have a Lifetime Box that I like but my garden tools rusted terribly. Has anyone had experience with keeping tools in this over a year or two?
1758887
I've put lawn ornaments and hand gardening tools in mine. It has been through a summer, fall, winter, and spring in the north east... there wasn't any obvious water. As long as you don't over stuff it to the point that the middle is bulging out water does not get in. It does not have a seal but it does close tight enough to keep water out if used correctly.
1758888
No. But none of our cushions has even become damp in the heaviest of rains.
1758889
My tools are fine and it is humid here in Oklahoma. I never had to rub oil on the metal part of my tools, but perhaps you should try this on your new tools. I would like to know what caused them to rust. I hope you figure it out!
848486
I would worry about it rusting as much as you worry about your weapon rusting. Treat it the same and you shouldn't have any problems. I've had it for about a year and have had no issues. I would apply loctite or vibratite to the Allen screws as they tend to back out after running some rounds through it.
1042176
I have had mind for three years and it is rusting. I don't think this is acceptable. I am looking for a new one with a different finish.
664050
I had mine for two years so far. Empty them after the growing season and store them. Seems to be durable. I fill them and move them once to there final resting place in spring
1490180
It is made of stainless steel, so they will not rust very easy but as a trained culinary professional I have learned it is best not to put your tools through a dishwasher.
999120
No I still have my first leatherman it is 20 years old no rust . I only had the wave for about 4 months but no rust
2104303
Lol I've only used this one a few times at this point, I forget I have it most of the time. But no rust yet :D
2042861
I haven't had any issues with rust and I've had my set for over 8 yrs. I do try to wash the knives right away and not let them sit in the sink for an extended period though.
953200
I've had mine now for a couple of months and love it. I would be surprised if it does rust, though I haven't had a lot of time to really answer definitively. It cleans wonderfully though and even the baked on drips slide right off. Thanks
460648
Not sure on the lifetime. Also not sure about the stones - except I had at least two in my box - but that is not what I had planned to use it for - so I may look again and see. I assume after the stones are worn out you could purchase some new ones. Perhaps the User Manual has info on replacing them.
1131167
No, I have had mine for several months, but I always keep it inside, and it has not rusted. The quality of the chain and stand is very good.
519894
I have 2 of the Herb Shears, one in Florida which I have had for a long time, one new in Maine. I have never had a rust problem, BUT, I wash and clean them off relatively soon after using, then open them and set them to dry. I have never put them in the dishwasher, but I think you can. Perhaps that would dry them out really good...or perhaps use a hair dryer when setting them out to dry. I have really had no problems with them and us no special handling other than just setting them out, open and balanced on the blades. GB
1200582
I still use my everyday. I don't have any rusting issue what so every. I have been using my everyday since I got it. The inside still looks new.
779971
Well wipe it off at after usage and put some oil on the blade and you won't have rust problems. I keep mine stored in its sheath and I have never had rust
277197
I carry both sets assembled but with both hands. It has a carrying case and I can carry it with one hand but it's heavy. I live in a dry climate so I don't know if it would rust. I love my set. There are VERY well made.
345452
Well I have had my set of work stands for almost two years and as of yet no problems with any rust. However I am in Arizona and it is dry here, not a big problem. The painted ends appear to be painted with powder coating and covered very well. As long as they are not stored outside in damp conditions I would think you would receive many years of good service from them. I do enjoy these stands and would not hesitate to purchase them again.
1758278
Good grief! I have had a set of steak knives and a countertop set of kitchen knives for more than 30 years and have never had any rusting issues. I will point out that I do NOT put them in the dishwasher (wooden handles) and that when I hand wash them, I always dry them thoroughly before storing them.