[Woodcarver] Tool Storage Question - Cam;phor Blocks

[Lynn Diel]

Barney
In my tool box with the lid closed, one block (1-1/2" by 1-1/2" by 1/2") it would last over a year. I also would put one on top of each of my power tools and covered them with a homemade plastic tool cover and they would last about 6 months in the open air under the plastic cover.  I never experienced any rust or corrosion on any of my tools.  

The idea is not mine, but I read about it in an old wood working book.  I did a Google search and it seems that Camphor was one of the first desiccants used and is apparently used extensively in China.

Blessings and Peace
Lynn


Barney Barnhardt <barnhardts at carolina.rr.com> wrote: Support our List: http://wwwoodcarver.com/WWWList/WWWList.html
Submit photos to the List photo gallery: http://www.wwwoodcarver.com/Smugmug/SmugmugGallery.html      Lynn,
  
 Camphor blocks are an intriguing idea.
  
 How long do they last?  
  
 is there a rule of thumb as to how many to use for a given  amount of volume in the box?
  
 Thanks
  
 Barney
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Lynn E. Diel
Columbia, MO
Website: http://carvers-creek.com
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