TUCKING IN YOUR TOOLS
After a hard season of exposure to dirt, rocks,
moisture, and other outdoor hazards, your tools
are probably ready for a breather. You can
prolong their life and improve their effectiveness
next season by taking a little time to tune them
up now. Here's a quick checklist:
1. Sand and varnish wooden tool handles.
2. Polish metal parts with steel wool and oil
them to keep rust at bay.
3. Lubricate any moving parts.
4. Sharpen tools that have become dull (or
take them to a sharpening
shop--the off season is the best time to
take care of this chore).
