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Topic: Lube Job For Steel: What's The Best? |
Jon Miller
From:
N.FT.Myers,Fl,USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2003 6:15 pm |
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I'm sure a lot of you have different ideas as to the best way to lube up your ax and the best lubrication to use. Appreciate the input......Jon
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 3 Feb 2003 7:13 pm
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| I like sewing-machine oil. It's clear, has little odor, and it's designed not to "gum up" over time. Gun oil is good, too, as it's designed not to gum up, but it does have more odor, and it's probably more likely to stain your clothes, since it's not as highly refined as the sewing-machine oil. |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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John Olynyk
From:
Prince Albert, Sask.
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Posted 3 Feb 2003 10:48 pm
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| I've read somewhere that fishing reel oil is acceptable... available at your local hardware stores.. comes in a small plastic tube with a pocket clip on it... John |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 3 Feb 2003 11:03 pm
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Have you guys ever tried Permatex "Fast Break
Super Penetrant? It has an odor but it is a good lube and keeps parts from rusting. I bought a can at an auto parts store. So far it seems to have worked. |
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Perry Hansen
From:
Bismarck, N.D.
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Posted 4 Feb 2003 6:26 am
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| I use dry graphite mixed with bees wax. |
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Brad Sarno
From:
St. Louis, MO USA
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Posted 4 Feb 2003 8:33 am
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Ooh, dry graphite with bee's wax. That sounds cool. Does it get dirty?
Brad Sarno
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Perry Hansen
From:
Bismarck, N.D.
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Posted 4 Feb 2003 12:48 pm
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| Brad. No it doesn't. But it has to be hot so it will seep in. It does take alot of time tho. A lot of patience. |
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Jim Bob Sedgwick
From:
Clinton, Missouri USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2003 4:51 pm
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| I use Dura Lube (for cars). Works great, does not collect dirt. (cheap too) a quart will last you forever. Use a Q-tip, dip it in, place wherever you require the lubrication. |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 9 Feb 2003 9:45 pm
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I have used transmission fluid for several years at the recomendation of Bruce Zumsteg. It has worked very well for me.
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The Steel Dr.
Johnny Cox P.S.D.
MSA Customer Service
www.msapedalsteels.com
www.thetimejumpers.com
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Jon Miller
From:
N.FT.Myers,Fl,USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2003 2:25 am
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Thanks to all of y'all. Sounds Like I have a lot to choose from.....Jon
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Gino Iorfida
From:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 12:31 pm
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Rex,
Do you meant the same superoil that is also called Lubit-8, comes in the little 'pen style' oiler with the needle? I have some of that stuff I got at a local auto parts store (advance auto, part of the PartsAmerica chain)... seems like it is pretty good, so far, and supposedly has teflon (don't know what percentage, but from what I've read, teflon only helps IF the other oil has dried up or migrated out, since it is a dry lubricatn only... so any of the 'liquid teflon' or 'paste teflon' are basically other oils w/ teflon added), so only time will tell... I do know that this is the same stuff that a LOT of Harley shops recommend for lubing the chain, since even the 'Harley Davidson labelled spray' chain lubes tend to do as spray lubes do-- go ALLL over the place![This message was edited by Gino Iorfida on 17 April 2003 at 01:38 PM.] |
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Carl West
From:
La Habra, CA, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 12:41 pm
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Transmission fluid . . sounds strange but if it works for Johnny Cox . . it be good enough for me . . Hey Johnny, you do that ecery 20,000 miles and is it GM or Ford ?
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 12:45 pm
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Hi Gino!
No, Super Oil is from the makers of Gunk & Liquid Wrench. It's "the premium household oil" or so it sez on the bottle. It comes in a 4 oz. plastic bottle, can be had at Dollar General for a buck, I bought a "needlepoint bottle" for it & I'm good to go.
Super Oil is what Derby recommends on their guitars.
Good to hear from you Gino. Hope all is well. |
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Ann Fabian
From:
Mesquite, Texas, USA
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 5:43 pm
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Marvel Mystery Oil,applied with an insulin syrenge,or Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic if you have it apart for whatever so you can clean everything properly and start fresh.
BF
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Jim Bob Sedgwick
From:
Clinton, Missouri USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 5:48 pm
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| Make sure to change oil, every 3000 Chords or you'll void the warantee. |
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John Hawkins
From:
Onalaska, Tx. on Lake Livingston * R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 7:09 pm
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Go get'm Ann !!
That dispenser you folks have is the best !!! You can get into every spot under the cabinet and the oil is clean and non sticky . Guys -- take a look at the picture Ann sent ! That extension is retractable ( and will also extend outward a good deal more than is shown). Works great to get to those hard to reach places . I'll bet you can order one ( or some )from them --I did
Highly recommended !!
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Jim Smith
From:
Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 7:45 pm
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Yep, we used those exact same Zoom Spout oilers 25 years ago at Dekley. They used to be about $1.50 in any hardware store. I still have mine from that long ago and don't think I've ever refilled it.  |
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Richard Plummer
From:
nashville tennessee
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Posted 18 Apr 2003 5:09 am
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| The trick on the motor oil is to use only the synthetic. |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 18 Apr 2003 6:14 am
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| Didn't know that. Thanx, Richard. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2003 6:48 am
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Graphite mixed with bees wax. That's a good idea but isn't it hard to catch a bee when you need the wax, though??? Just a thought!
Uff-Da! |
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Barbara Hennerman
From:
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Posted 19 Apr 2003 10:25 am
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| HEY GUYS! BREAK-FREE IS GOOD. IT ACTUALLY PENETRATES THE METAL. IT TAKES A LICKIN AND KEEPS ON TICKIN. YOU APPLY IT, WIPE THE EXCESS OFF, LET IT SIT AND PENETRATE AND THEN WIPE IT CLEAN. MUCH BETTER THAN WD40 OR SUCH. OH, BY THE WAY, IT WON'T GET GUMMY OR STICKY LIKE WD40. [This message was edited by Barbara Hennerman on 19 April 2003 at 11:26 AM.] |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 20 Apr 2003 3:41 pm
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WD 40 is not a lubricant!!!!!It is a water /moisture displacer,rust remover.
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R. E. Klaus
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 20 Apr 2003 8:08 pm
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| The turbine oil that Ann Fabian has pictured is available at most hardware stores. Look in the plumbing department where they sell it for oiling heater and swamp cooler blowers. |
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