View Full Version : PSA: Finally Found Something I Like Better About CO Over ID
Bailey Guns
03-15-2017, 15:36
Dry air. I've never had to worry about rust on a gun. I kept my gun safe/guns in an unheated shop in Bailey. Since we moved here, the safe has been in the garage, mostly because I've had no way to get it into the house. It's a heavy one...about 1100 pounds empty. And, it's very damp here in the winter.
I haven't opened the safe in a while but did today. I found a very fine film of rust on a few guns...almost like rust powder. There's no damage, no pitting and it wiped right off. But now I need to go thru everything and take grips off, swab barrels, etc... What a PITA. And, I knew it was a possibility. I just didn't pay as much attention to the issue as I should've. In this case the rust is a "stupid tax". I wiped everything down last fall and did again today. Guess I'll be doing a more thorough job this weekend. I also threw some desiccant packs in the safe.
Waiting on calls back from moving companies.
Dry air. I've never had to worry about rust on a gun. I kept my gun safe/guns in an unheated shop in Bailey. Since we moved here, the safe has been in the garage, mostly because I've had no way to get it into the house. It's a heavy one...about 1100 pounds empty. And, it's very damp here in the winter.
I haven't opened the safe in a while but did today. I found a very fine film of rust on a few guns...almost like rust powder. There's no damage, no pitting and it wiped right off. But now I need to go thru everything and take grips off, swab barrels, etc... What a PITA. And, I knew it was a possibility. I just didn't pay as much attention to the issue as I should've. In this case the rust is a "stupid tax". I wiped everything down last fall and did again today. Guess I'll be doing a more thorough job this weekend. I also threw some desiccant packs in the safe.
Waiting on calls back from moving companies.
You're moving back to CO cus of rust? :D
No, he's trying to come up with reasons for us to stay in Colorado. He's trying to keep Idaho to himself. [Coffee]
No, he's trying to come up with reasons for us to stay in Colorado. He's trying to keep Idaho to himself. [Coffee]
That bastard!
Just pay Opie011 to drive up there and move it.
Bailey Guns
03-15-2017, 17:24
You're moving back to CO cus of rust? :D
Uh...I can live with a little rust! [panic]
Just pay Opie011 to drive up there and move it.
I was in Montana 2wks ago moving safes so Idaho isn't out of my range:D
Grant H.
03-15-2017, 19:41
A GoldenRod Dehumidifier will go a long way for you!
My wife's grandfather used one and never had any rust in OH or OK.
https://www.amazon.com/Goldenrod-725721-P-GoldenRod-Original-Dehumidifier/dp/B00DBTCFGY
A GoldenRod Dehumidifier will go a long way for you!
My wife's grandfather used one and never had any rust in OH or OK.
https://www.amazon.com/Goldenrod-725721-P-GoldenRod-Original-Dehumidifier/dp/B00DBTCFGY
OR these are great if you don't have power in your safe. I use these in all my safes.
https://www.eva-dry.com/dehumidifiers/eva-dry-333-mini-dehumidifier/
Saw this ad today and thought of this post. Not sure how good it does or doesn't work, but it's not pricey.
https://store.colddeadhands.us/products/gun-savr-safe-dehumidifier?variant=36643616452
Bailey Guns
03-15-2017, 20:23
Ha! I've spent the last hour on Amazon looking at all those items. I think I'm gonna do the GoldenRod with some desiccant.
WTF is rust? Isn't that how they put that old blue-colored finish on guns?
thedave1164
03-15-2017, 21:26
i just used Eezox in high humidity areas, never had to worry
I use dessicant in a can. I just put it in the oven to recharge it once the color has changed. Never had any rust, but I'm also not in the best place to test it, apparently. [Neene1]
Ha! I've spent the last hour on Amazon looking at all those items. I think I'm gonna do the GoldenRod with some desiccant.
I use these (cheap) but we don't need no stinkin dehumidifier here.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CE3VQ4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3beansalad
03-16-2017, 05:35
A big ass bag of silica gel and some cans or jars with perforated lids. "Recharge" in the oven as needed. Evidently calcium chloride works even better, but turns to a liquid mess after a while in continuously moist environments.
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I had the same experience when we moved here, to Maine. My safe is in an unheated shop, the Golden Rod dehumidifier solved the problem.
BlasterBob
03-16-2017, 08:24
Illinois is known as the RUST BELT of the U.S.A.
Ugh, send some of that humidity this way, wouldja? I'm paying a fortune in lotion and saline spray.
Ugh, send some of that humidity this way, wouldja? I'm paying a fortune in lotion and saline spray.
And that's just for the cats!
GilpinGuy
03-19-2017, 06:17
Some rice in a permeable bag works too (pillow case, sock, etc.). Cheap. Easy. No power.
I lived on the gulf coast of Texas for 28 years where the humidity was pretty much 100% year round. Never had any rust issues. My solution was to shoot my stuff frequently. I'm going to suggest you shoot a little more often.
[Awesom]
Bailey Guns
03-19-2017, 08:19
^^ That's probably the best idea so far.
Unfortunately, this winter has seen rain or snow almost every day. It's been doing one or the other since November. Record snow and rain amounts all over the panhandle. Avg snowfall for Lewiston in Jan is a little less than 2". This year we got 24". Pretty much the same story for Dec and Feb, too.
KevDen2005
03-19-2017, 09:10
I was in Montana 2wks ago moving safes so Idaho isn't out of my range:D
I'm glad I read this thread...I forgot someone one this board moves Safes. I need someone to take a look at mine and tell me what the possibility is of it being moved in the basement.
Bailey Guns
03-19-2017, 15:04
I bought this safe from forum member Twitchyfinger many years ago...maybe 7 or 8, when he had a home in Pine. It's been moved around a lot and spent it's entire life with me in a shop or garage. Finally, it's inside where it belongs.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/Safe%201_zpsgsieizh0.jpg
With my bullet lamp...
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/Bullet%20Lamp_zpszlfpgncb.jpg
For you WWII buffs, the P-51 is signed by Gen Yeager and the Memphis Belle is signed by Col Robert Morgan (he passed in 2004 after a fall).
I bought this safe from forum member Twitchyfinger many years ago...maybe 7 or 8, when he had a home in Pine. It's been moved around a lot and spent it's entire life with me in a shop or garage. Finally, it's inside where it belongs.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/baileyguns/Safe%201_zpsgsieizh0.jpg
Cool.
Working on some millwork the last few days, and tiring quickly of the tedious coping due to the complex contour, I was more envious of the simplicity of yours. Coping those must have been tough. [Sarcasm2]
For you WWII buffs, the P-51 is signed by Gen Yeager and the Memphis Belle is signed by Col Robert Morgan (he passed in 2004 after a fall).
Those are awesome!
Bailey Guns
03-19-2017, 17:47
Working on some millwork the last few days, and tiring quickly of the tedious coping due to the complex contour, I was more envious of the simplicity of yours. Coping those must have been tough. [Sarcasm2]
I have no coping skills.
Grant H.
03-19-2017, 19:15
Cool.
Working on some millwork the last few days, and tiring quickly of the tedious coping due to the complex contour, I was more envious of the simplicity of yours. Coping those must have been tough. [Sarcasm2]
Coping blows... Especially when I'm not a carpenter.
That is all.
And that's just for the cats!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CdVTCDdEwI
Aloha_Shooter
03-20-2017, 08:46
For you WWII buffs, the P-51 is signed by Gen Yeager and the Memphis Belle is signed by Col Robert Morgan (he passed in 2004 after a fall).
I'm envious. Those are great models to begin with but having those two signatures is incredible.
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