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1. 
   TrimButcher | Jan 31, 2006 08:15pm | #1

   One way to reduce rust is to dehumidify the air or displace the condensation from the metal (e.g. using WD-40), but I suspect that isn't what you're thinking of. I'm guessing you're thinking of rust caused by galvanic corrosion?

   There's this company and their line of products...

   Regards,

   Tim Ruttan

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   Ricks503 | Jan 31, 2006 08:42pm | #2

   try silica gel packets, or go to a craft store and buy some (they sell it for drying flowers) and make up your own  ( I use old stockings from my wife ) works fine here in pacific NW

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
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   rasconc | Jan 31, 2006 09:52pm | #3

   Second post (Trimbutcher) has your answer.

   http://www.bull-frog.com/products/#emitters

   "Bull Frog Emitter Strips
   Stops rust and corrosion just like the cups when placed in small spaces. Protect your tool box, fishing tackle box, electronic equipment, jewelry, coins and silver from corrosion and tarnish. "

    

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   Abe | Feb 01, 2006 07:39pm | #4

   I use a product called Inhibitor form Plano.  They sell it as a spray and on cardboard chips.  The chips are about 1.25" square and appear to of been saturated in the liquid.  I have thrown a couple of them in different tackle boxes and they do work well.  I also soaked down a piece of carpet in the toolbox in back of my truck and the impact sockets no longer rust.  I guess that the fumes go everywhere and form a barrier,  within reason of course.  I mainly use in my tackle boxes because each tray probably is worth more than $2-300 and some a lot more.  I am not a fan of wd40 it seems to be a ok product in a world of better products.

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   moltenmetal | Feb 01, 2006 10:05pm | #5

   The only thing I'm aware of which will work reliably and for a protracted period is vapour corrosion inhibitor (VCI).  They use it inside containers for transoceanic shipments.  But personally I wouldn't want that stuff all over my tools- even less than I'd want them coated with a film of WD.