r/Craftsman

I finally found a lower rolling chest to match the upper toolbox I’ve been using for so many years, and both of them have a bit of surface rust.

The rust doesn’t bother me … well, not too much. But i don’t want it to get worse - so now I’m thinking I should stop the rust and find a way to keep the patina.

I don’t know much about finishing / painting metal, but in case it’s helpful I am more familiar with using linseed oil, wax, milk paint, and other low-VOC finishes for wood… and I’ve got a gallon of WD-40 I’d love to use if only for the Proustian reaction I get to the smell of naphtha and whatnot.

Going to pick these up in a few hours after work!

Wish me luck! :)

Howdy.
This thing shocks me. If the metal canister accidentally touches my leg, it gives me a pretty decent shock. I just got shocked a few minutes ago and still feel it in my body.

The first time this happened, I thought a rough plastic part scratched my leg. This time it was a VERY apparent shock.
This shopvac is only a few months old.

Has anyone ever had this happen?