Hi All,

I have a number of old C-clamps and handscrew clamps. This past fall I noticed that some of the big C-clamps were getting a bit corroded. Not bad, just more than I liked, but no pitting. I had them stored where I could not see them very well, and had not noticed the issue. I decided to take a wire brush to them to see if such would help. Wow! It took about an hour each, but afterwards they looked Great! (I haven't tried the brush on a handscrew yet.)

Then a problem: I though about using oil on the screws, or paste wax, to keep them nice and corrosion free. Then I read not to do that, maybe from one of the manufacturers, because the clamps will then slip, because they need friction to hold.

Anyone have experience with that, does slipping become a problem? Do any of you have suggestions or experience on how to prevent rust on them other than oil or wax?

Thanks and regards,

Stew