My tools smell
Instructor
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From: Grand Island NY
Cellulose
Cellulose derived from wood pulp has been used for many years in the manufacture of polymers and other products. This includes:
cellulose acetate fibres for fabric, photographic film, spectacle frames
cellulose butyrate screwdriver handles, pneumatic tubing
rayon a silk substitute, manufactured from wood pulp
4-oxopentanoic acid (levulinic acid)
used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics and rubbers, and the fuel additive methyl tetrahydrofuran (MTHF)Newer processes are now available that can make use of cellulose-containing waste from paper-making, paper recycling and agricultural residues
Cellulose derived from wood pulp has been used for many years in the manufacture of polymers and other products. This includes:
cellulose acetate fibres for fabric, photographic film, spectacle frames
cellulose butyrate screwdriver handles, pneumatic tubing
rayon a silk substitute, manufactured from wood pulp
4-oxopentanoic acid (levulinic acid)
used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics and rubbers, and the fuel additive methyl tetrahydrofuran (MTHF)Newer processes are now available that can make use of cellulose-containing waste from paper-making, paper recycling and agricultural residues
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by big_G
I think you'll find it's only the screwdrivers that smell, or nutdrivers with plastic handles. Plastic out-gasses.When using those tools, I leave the drawer open a little. It seems to help.
PS I put one of those car Trees in w/my tools. Now my hand tools have a sweet stinky smell..........
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by sweethence
Run them throught the dishwasher
You need to get some oil on them right after cleaning.
I moved the old dishwasher to the garage when we bought a new one.
Someday, I will hook it up to wash with cleaner - no rinse - no draining.
... kinda like a parts cleaner without scrubbing.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by NHvette
That's what I was gonna suggest, also ... but probably rust during dry cycle.
You need to get some oil on them right after cleaning.
I moved the old dishwasher to the garage when we bought a new one.
Someday, I will hook it up to wash with cleaner - no rinse - no draining.
... kinda like a parts cleaner without scrubbing.
You need to get some oil on them right after cleaning.
I moved the old dishwasher to the garage when we bought a new one.
Someday, I will hook it up to wash with cleaner - no rinse - no draining.
... kinda like a parts cleaner without scrubbing.
right next to the old fridge that now is a kegerator
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Jims79
......Then the other day I was at a friends garage & opened his tall metal box and the same smell hit me. Bob said its the plastic & rubber handles that give off the smell.
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yeah i think its just the plastic ones...almost smells like puke...for kicks tomorrow lets try and clean them with armorall and see what that does
Instructor
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From: Chuckey Tn
Have you tried some potpourri in the corner of each shelf ????
I use to to notice the same thing until I left the drawer open one night and the cat s*#t in it.
I just thought they smelled bad before.....
NO...I always thought the smell was there as a defense against the wife borrowing them and not putting them back where she got them....no way she will keep them in the kitchen junk drawer smelling like that.
Tools are supposed to stink.....it's a manly thing.
I use to to notice the same thing until I left the drawer open one night and the cat s*#t in it.
I just thought they smelled bad before.....
NO...I always thought the smell was there as a defense against the wife borrowing them and not putting them back where she got them....no way she will keep them in the kitchen junk drawer smelling like that.
Tools are supposed to stink.....it's a manly thing.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: North of the Bay California
Originally Posted by tfi racing
The key here is to use your tools.Then they won't smell.It must be nice to get to the point where they can be stored away,with all my junk,that day may never come.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sick of these TOOLS & AZZHATS in DC
Originally Posted by bondoboy
The old craftsman and proto screwdriver handles are bad about this.
Pro
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From: Baytown Texas
Originally Posted by Cali,68,L-79
That's Texas you smell. Your tools are fine.
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
well just for kicks i wiped all the screwdriver handles down with amorall cleaner and we will have to check back in acouple of days to see if its gotten better
Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by C3Racing
Pro wrench for 14 yrs now and ive never heard of the smelly tool syndrome:at least the thread did not say my tool is shriveling up
That's Mexico you smell, too close to the border.
