Here's an old tip but a goodie: Fill a bucket with river sand (not sea sand - too salty!) and pour any old engine oil into the sand. After cleaning your garden tools (trowels, forks, etc) poke the blades into the sand and store them there until next time. The sand is a bit abrasive so helps to clean the blades, and the oil prevents them from rusting. The sand/oil mix lasts indefinitely.
Submitted by Lindis on 19 November 2008 09:18:22
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Hi Lindis
I'd be careful with that - old engine oil is full of contaminants, metals, acids, poisons, is carcinogenic, and even small amounts pollute ground water.
My local garage mechanic is happy to take my old oil; it goes to be re-refined (see http://anz.theoildrum.com/classic/2005/04/monday-night-conversation-part... - scroll down a bit)
Local tips/recycling centres also may take it.
cheers
Bill
Submitted by BillDash on 27 November 2008 14:57:57