The oil and sand thing is an ancient trick but it works. I have always cleaned my tools before putting them away. Can't tell you how old my gardening tools are but I've had them all my gardening life. The only new things I buy regularly are secateurs and trowels. but the maxim 'buy cheap, buy twice' holds good. But I am seduced by flowery secateurs and trowels which just don't last!
'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
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What type of oil did you use?
I bought car engine oil, 2 litres soaks a bucket full of sharp sand nicely. It may be used oil too but I did not have access to that.
The oil and sand thing is an ancient trick but it works. I have always cleaned my tools before putting them away. Can't tell you how old my gardening tools are but I've had them all my gardening life. The only new things I buy regularly are secateurs and trowels. but the maxim 'buy cheap, buy twice' holds good. But I am seduced by flowery secateurs and trowels which just don't last!