bringing my tools home. . . . maybe?

[BigDick]

Basements can and do get damp too although prolly not to the extent as being stored in a shed. . . . If you're just gonna use the base shop tools then you might as well sell yours.

I know the basement will get damp, but like you said it'll be a lot less than the shed! I hate to get rid of my tools since i know I won't be in the air force for the rest of my life. Also I hate using other people's tools, even if I'm paying to use them. (more or less I know the best solution is to put them in the basement and stop whining, but I like to b1tch and bullsh1t) THANKS FOR INPUT! ! !

[madmax-im]

I'm not worried about security, the doors have a hasp on it for a good padlock, and I live in base housing. So thieves have to get by Security Forces before they even have a chance, then I'll hear my dogs going off and start shooting at them. lol Worst case I can bring the box home, unload it, get it up 3 stairs into the house, then down about 10 into the basement and relax.

Sounds like if you are gonna put them in the basement then everything would be good...No? Basements can and do get damp too although prolly not to the extent as being stored in a shed. If you have spent a good deal investing in top quality tools then you would want to have them with you. If you're just gonna use the base shop tools then you might as well sell yours. I cant suggest what you should do.My feeling is that if they were mine ...I want them where I know they are safe.

[BigDick]

I'm not worried about security, the doors have a hasp on it for a good padlock, and I live in base housing. So thieves have to get by Security Forces before they even have a chance, then I'll hear my dogs going off and start shooting at them. lol Worst case I can bring the box home, unload it, get it up 3 stairs into the house, then down about 10 into the basement and relax.

[Ivan]

I have a garage full of Snap-on tools that are supposedy triple chrome plated, drop forged, stainless steel. They have rusted. They have spent several years in rubbermaid totes. If you do bring your tools put them in a good tool box and check them every week.

As for your description of the shed, I would be far more worried about security than rust, especially if you have the high dollar stuff. JMHO

[BigDick]

Gonna make a run back to missouri this weekend, but your input will help me decide on whether or not I'm gonna have all my tools. Since I live on base the only way I'm allowed to work on any of my vehicles is if I bring it to the auto hobby shop and pay to use a stall, they provide all the tools. But still it's damn handy to have my tools here, I still intend on doing little stuff in the driveway once in a while. My main problem is this: i have a small carport with a cinderblock shed at the end of it this will be the easiest place for me to store my tools. (my wife won't be much help getting them downstairs and then that'd not be ideal) my question is do i have to worry about my tools getting rusty out in this little shed thingy? It has a sound roof and walls, the doors are solid but no good weatherstripping around the edges. I have a lot of money in decent quality tools, including starrett precision stuff the last thing I want is for it to turn into a rusty lump.