Worried about the damp

[Squarecoffee]

Hello this is my first forum post my issue is is that I have an open drain in my workshop (4mx2m) yes pretty small I'm worried about rust on tools , for example I would like to buy some bench tools but would be worried about rusting , I have thought about boxing it off any help . I don't have that much money to spend as I'm only 15 . The roof is also glass and one will is dampish .

So my question is can someone please help me find a way to make warm and safe for tools

 

[CHJ]

Get hold of an old kitchen cabinet unit/set of draws/chest of draws etc. or make a tool storage cabinet/chest.
Put a small low power heater in the base such as a vivarium mat or low wattage bulb.

All you need to do is keep metal tools a couple of degrees above the shed temperature and any moisture will not condense out on the tools whilst in storage.

 

[Roughcut]

Keeping the workshop aerated if possible should also help.
I use a single garage for tool storage and some hand tools are stored in open cabinets, however luckily I don't seem to suffer with rust or damp problems.
The garage is aerated due to an air brick situated up about 2 mtrs high in the rear wall.

 

[n0legs]

Get a screw down drain cover.

 

[owen]

Store the tools in the house under your bed. Or buy some old already rusty tools and you won't have to worry.

 

[Grahamshed]

Store the tools in the house under your bed. Or buy some old already rusty tools and you won't have to worry.

That is pretty much what I was thinking. What are you actually storing in the workshop ?

 

[Squarecoffee]

Store the tools in the house under your bed. Or buy some old already rusty tools and you won't have to worry.

That is pretty much what I was thinking. What are you actually storing in the workshop ?

Mainly files a drill press , looking to get into knife making ! Wondering mainly about the drill press , could I apply mineral oil every time I use it or make a box cover for it ?

 

[andersonec]

There is a product called Boeshield T9, a little expensive but then so are tools if you have to keep replacing them, it is available from Rutlands and one application will last for months so a can if used carefully should last a few years.

If your drain is not too big could you not vent it up through the roof? maybe a bit intrusive if it is in the centre of your workshop but as Nolegs said the best thing is go to the builders merchants and get a drain lid. If there is not one small enough then get the smallest available with a frame and concrete the frame down around the open drain and sit the lid into it.

Andy