Keeping Your Tools in Top Condition – A Few Tips

Whether you’re trying to improve precision and cut quality or you’re a diligent safety officer (we recommend both!) keeping your tools tuned-up and in tip-top shape is job one. In answer, we’re continually working to stock our tool maintenance section with proper hand tool maintenance and power tool maintenance products.

The Drill Doctor 750x Bit Sharpener is a popular example. It not only keeps your bits from smoking up the shop but also dramatically extends the life of a variety of drill bit types. The Drill Doctor includes metal sharpening and split-point ports, a quick change diamond sharpening wheel, and the ability to sharpen larger bits up to 3/4”.

If you’re like most of us, rust an occasional an issue with some of your tools. Be sure to keep it at bay with one of our many tool lubricants like Top Saver Rust Remover, which is ideal for saw tables, jointer tables, drill press beds and any other metal surfaces. With these treatments, you’ll extend the life of your tool and get smooth, easy-sliding low-friction surfaces, which amount to less work and cleaner cuts.

Your band saw is a tool that dramatically benefits from a touch of TLC. With new guide blocks, new tires, and a wheel brush for keeping saw dust from packing into the tires, you’ll cut vibration drastically, resulting in smoother cuts and longer blade life.

With just a little attention and a few key maintenance products and accessories, you’ll greatly extend the life of your tools and, in the bargain, get the most satisfaction out of them. And when it comes to your maintenance regimen, you’ll find everything you need at Rockler.