Storing fragging tools

[SkyShark]

So what does everyone do? I've heard some people store their tools submerged in a container of RODI. Personally I rinse them and let them air dry after each use.
I'm curious what everyone else is doing... Rinse, let'm rust, or something I haven't even considered?

 

[amonchak]

Dry with a towel and Hang em from magnets till next time.

 

[SkyShark]

Dry with a towel and Hang em from magnets till next time.

Ah, good thinking. Do you rinse with tap water before drying them off?

 

[SynDen]

I rinse mine in ro and then wrap in a paper towel when I stick them back in their case

 

[jda123]

I just throw them back in the basket. About once a year, they get a bath in some muratic and some silicone grease on the pliers and then a nice wipe-down with a towel.

 

[jahmic]

I rinse in tap and towel dry

 

[CRW Reef]

huh? what? clean fragging tools? thats bad bad juju!!!!! Im with jda, I just toss them back where they were found

 

[Haddonisreef]

Ya man use and hang on magnet under stand.

 

[Walter White]

Storing them in RODI seems like a bad idea. Most people don't realize that RODI can be every bit as corrosive as saltwater itself.

 

[SkyShark]

Storing them in RODI seems like a bad idea. Most people don't realize that RODI can be every bit as corrosive as saltwater itself.

I've heard that as well. I'm trying to remember who it was I saw storing them like that. Maybe Stuart aka coraljunkie??

 

[FinsUp]

clean fragging tools? pshaw!

I kid, I kid. If you're using a fancy scroll or band saw to dice up colonies, you prolly don't want to store it in RODI. Just sayin'.

I used disposable scalpels for softies, and just... disposed of them. For other stuff (assuming it has no motor), rinse & dry, toss in a bin. Check for sharpness, damage, etc., every so often.

And I know this wasn't part of your original post, but I try to remember to discuss it whenever talkin' about fragging and dipping: Use protection! Sea creatures (palys in particular) are not harmless. They get ****ed off when you chop them up, or dip them in chemicals, and they fight back. Palytoxin poisoning is no joke. Gloves and a mask and eyewear look less stupid than you do after you've been nailed with palytoxins. Trust me. Even dipping can aggravate the corals enough to cause them to release toxins, so at least wear gloves for that. Mike and I got nailed by something after we went on a shopping spree followed by a dipping party. We were messed up for nearly a week.

 

[SkyShark]

clean fragging tools?
And I know this wasn't part of your original post, but I try to remember to discuss it whenever talkin' about fragging and dipping: Use protection! Sea creatures (palys in particular) are not harmless. They get ****ed off when you chop them up, or dip them in chemicals, and they fight back. Palytoxin poisoning is no joke. Gloves and a mask and eyewear look less stupid than you do after you've been nailed with palytoxins. Trust me. Even dipping can aggravate the corals enough to cause them to release toxins, so at least wear gloves for that. Mike and I got nailed by something after we went on a shopping spree followed by a dipping party. We were messed up for nearly a week.

Yes, always good to bring this up when talking about fragging. There are some scary stories out there!

 

[SynDen]

clean fragging tools? pshaw!

I kid, I kid. If you're using a fancy scroll or band saw to dice up colonies, you prolly don't want to store it in RODI. Just sayin'.

I used disposable scalpels for softies, and just... disposed of them. For other stuff (assuming it has no motor), rinse & dry, toss in a bin. Check for sharpness, damage, etc., every so often.

And I know this wasn't part of your original post, but I try to remember to discuss it whenever talkin' about fragging and dipping: Use protection! Sea creatures (palys in particular) are not harmless. They get ****ed off when you chop them up, or dip them in chemicals, and they fight back. Palytoxin poisoning is no joke. Gloves and a mask and eyewear look less stupid than you do after you've been nailed with palytoxins. Trust me. Even dipping can aggravate the corals enough to cause them to release toxins, so at least wear gloves for that. Mike and I got nailed by something after we went on a shopping spree followed by a dipping party. We were messed up for nearly a week.

ah that sounds like a true bonding moment but ya even when I stick my hands in our around any of my corals I make sure to wash my hands off every time. and never rub the eyes or get in the tank if you have open sores of any kind