Rust-Blox in Die Boxes

[OffPaper]

Years ago I stored my reloading dies in the basement by my reloading bench and one set developed rust. I then started storing them upstairs in an ammo box on a shelf w/o problems. I have since installed a dehumidifier in the basement and it makes a huge difference. I'd like to move my dies back down to my reloading bench. I think the dehumidifier might suffice but I am thinking to hedge my bet by putting a Brownell's Rust-Blox tab in each die box. Is there any reason I shouldn't. Thanx for your help.

 

[Uncle Ed]

Many dies are stored and shipped with Rust-Blox tabs or protective paper so I see no reason why not to store you dies with it.

You can also dissemble your rusted die and put the die body in a vibratory tumbler with treated walnut media. Then tumble over night to remove the rust and make the die look brand new.

 

[Jimmy James]

I use the Brownells yellow rust block squares in my die boxes. Live in NC, humid in the winter. The only more humid place I have been in the US is Louisiana. Works great.

 

[OffPaper]

Thanx for the quick replies Ed & Jimmy. Will do.

Dave

 

[AJC]

I was just reading about the RCBS die storage spray and then cleaner. I now live in a very humid climate in Tennessee but grew up in the desert. Might be something to check out. I know i am going to look into it.

 

[jepp2]

Is there any reason I shouldn't.

Most new dies have a rust preventative coating on them along with the inclusion of the Rust Blox (or similar) tab. When you finish using your dies, how do you clean and do you apply anything to inhibit rust? Just something to consider.

 

[theallcineyes]

I store them in the factory boxes,I usually take them out every now and then and wipe them down and give'em a shot of dry lube.My basement has very high humidity so I need to do this every so often.

 

[Ares]

Try some simple dessicant all that is needed, all free if you pick em up from different places, and plentiful in any size. Sometimes i give em a light coat of oil if stored for a longer period.

 

[Daddymac]

Try to spray all of my dies down with WD-40 or the like, once a year. I store them in a cabinet inside the house, also have a rust preventative paper in each die box, has worked pretty well so far.

 

[RussellJ]

Years ago I stored my reloading dies in the basement by my reloading bench and one set developed rust. I then started storing them upstairs in an ammo box on a shelf w/o problems. I have since installed a dehumidifier in the basement and it makes a huge difference. I'd like to move my dies back down to my reloading bench. I think the dehumidifier might suffice but I am thinking to hedge my bet by putting a Brownell's Rust-Blox tab in each die box. Is there any reason I shouldn't. Thanx for your help.

VCI Bag, or Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor bag, is a poly packaging film converted to a bag that is manufactured with added VCI chemistry. VCI molecules protect metals from corrosion by forming a thin, invisible layer on the surface. This layer inhibits the corrosion process caused by oxygen, water and contaminants. Normal life of the bag is 5 years.