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kimmo.h
(@kimmo-h)
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Sewing Machine Oil

Hi!

Would it be a good idea to lubricate the rods with a dropp of Sewing Machine Oil?

//Kimmo

Posted : 14/11/2017 7:38 pm
JeffJordan
(@jeffjordan)
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Re: Sewing Machine Oil

beside sticky hardoil nearly any oil will do the job.
furthermore it's recommended not to use oils with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acid, because they might spoil your nose when they oxidise. 🙄

💡 personally I prefer a drop of simple SAE 5W30 motor oil, which lasts longer than very thin oil like valve oil (for trombones and trumpets).

anyhow: only a tiny drop is required.... and just for steel rods in combination with ordinary bearings. don't use oil if you've got drylin's.

dem inscheniör is' nix zu schwör...

Posted : 14/11/2017 10:06 pm
kimmo.h
(@kimmo-h)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
Re: Sewing Machine Oil

Hi Jeff!

Thx for your advice, i will look what i can find in my garage, remember that i bought some
motor oil for my lawnmower 🙂

Posted : 15/11/2017 12:57 pm
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