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John Gould
From:
Houston, TX Now in Cleveland TX
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 2:11 pm |
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I know the topic of oil has been talked about plenty before but I'm wondering if anyone has ever used sewing machine oil for their steel. Seems like it would be a great lubricant for steels. It sells for about $1.00 per ounce
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A couple of guitars
Fender GTX 100 Fender Mustang III Fender Blues Jr. Boss Katana MKII 50
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 3:29 pm
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| Yes! |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 5:24 pm
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It will absolutely work.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Don Olson
From:
Muscatine,Ia. USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 5:36 pm
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I have always used it, might smell for a while but it works for me.
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 6:01 pm
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John,
It works especially well if you have a Singer in the band.
Craig
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 6:18 pm
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Haha very good Craig !!
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Daniel Policarpo
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 6:27 pm
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| LOL!! |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 6:27 pm
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| OK Craig, what if you use gun oil? I do, by the way. |
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 8:32 pm
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| Roger Crawford wrote: |
| OK Craig, what if you use gun oil? I do, by the way. |
I use gun oil, too. Works fine on my steel that SHOT Jackson built.  |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 9:42 pm
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John,
See what happens when you start a thread about sewing machine oil!
Roger, Dan,
Not sure about the gun oil. Perhaps you could fire off an email to Herb Remington.
Craig
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2015 9:52 pm
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If it stays wet, it attracts and holds dust. I won't use it.
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Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 2:29 am
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I won't get in the middle of the little "puns" here, but I have never used anything but gun oil.
Before I reoil my changers, I spray a little mineral spirits through the changers, followed by compressed air, to have everything clean for new oil.
Oh yes, be sure your aim is perfect!
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Roger Hand
From:
Maine, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 4:41 am oil
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| hoppe # 9 if you are a real gun nut. |
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Scott Duckworth
From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 7:47 am
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I use Master Lock PTFE Lube, in a needle application bottle. See http://www.masterlock.com/personal-use/product/2300D.
That way my steel guitar won't "lock" up... get it.. "lock" up... Master Lock oil...? 
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http://www.qsl.net/na4it
I may, in fact, be nuts. However, I am screwed onto the right bolt... Jesus! |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 7:48 am
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| John Billings wrote: |
| If it stays wet, it attracts and holds dust. I won't use it. |
Dust on the steel? Personally, I don't see that as a problem. Kinda like worrying about the dirt on the underside of your car or truck. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 7:51 am
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Dust is abrasive. Aluminum is a soft metal. I have seen a lot of badly worn changer fingers. I used to play house band gigs, 6 hours a night, 6 nights a week, in the same dusty club. Nasty build up of dust.
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Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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Jack Ritter
From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 7:52 am
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I have used it a long time and like it very well. No prtoblems.
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Zum D10 8x5,rev pre-amp, TC M300, Split 12, n-112, IZZY, Hilton vp, Geo L, BJS Hughey, Live Steel |
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Teddy Lloyd
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 2:49 pm
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| Buddy Charleton put me on to it over 40 years ago I still use it |
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Don Olson
From:
Muscatine,Ia. USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 4:59 pm
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If you rub two pieces of metal together for six hours a night six nights a week it will cause wear but a little oil will help slow the wear.
Don |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 5:09 pm
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"but a little oil will help slow the wear."
Dry Teflon is much better. It doesn't grab and hold on to abrasive dust.
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Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 7:49 pm oils for PSG
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| I use Singer Machine Oil on moving parts. On the changer, I use RemOil in the spray can. The spray seems to lube the changer better. Could be because the straw insert w/RemOil can tends to get to everything better. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 10:06 pm
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The spray Rem Oil WILL dry out and leave a goop. It's not the same as the liquid.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 21 Jul 2015 11:25 pm oil
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| Thanks. |
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J R Rose
From:
Keota, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2015 5:08 am
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I am with John, Dry Teflon. John Fabian & Bud Carter
gave me some back when I picked up my new Red D-10. J.R.
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NOTHING..Sold it all. J.R. Rose |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2015 8:09 am
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There is a product that I use called "Tri-Flow".
It comes with a pin point applicator and has PTFE.
Do a search on the Forum as there has been considerable postings on the product. |
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