How to stop rust on tools?

[Ali40]

Hi

I have big tool box which i store outside, i have noticed recently that some of tools beginning to have some sort of rust on them , i always store them inside box and clean them before storing them back inside , can someone suggest some ideas or products that i could use to keep them clean and in good working condition , the most effected one are my pliers set , I've noticed some rust on them and they are very hard to open and close , I have applied some DW40 But it's not fixing issue .

Your help is much appreciated. 

[Noyade]

G'day @Ali40 

Any chance of uploading a photo of the affected tools? How are you cleaning them before "storing them back inside" - ?

Cheers.

[EricL]

Hello @Ali40 

Would it be possible for you to post a photo of the toolbox's location? Where exactly outside is it sitting and is it exposed to sunlight and direct weather? Once we see your toolbox's location, we should be able to form a theory as to why your tools are starting to rust.   

If you have any other question we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Jason]

@Ali40 

Just thought I'd add to the discussion that we have a Best Advice article How do you remove rust from tools? that has plenty of helpful advice for you.

Jason