Always keep it lubricated. Tools last longer when well oiled. The more you use a tool, the better it works -- and the more proficient you are at using it. Tools should never be placed anyplace too cold. Make sure to store your tool in a warm, dark place on a regular basis.
Thanks for this post, Laz. I had always heard that you suppossed to keep your tool in a cool dry place.
Explains why they won't let me take the tour of the city morgue anymore.
Proper tool maintenance will insure long use. Don't abuse your tool.