JoelP
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 08:31 PM |
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machine oil
what oil is suitable to lubricate and protect moving parts from rust? Im thinking specifically the column of an old pillar drill, its very tightly
machined to the platform so any rust will ruin it. WD40 just doesnt seem appropriate! Likewise 3-in-1 would be harder to apply. Is there something
specific for the job?
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ReMan
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 08:34 PM |
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I'd lather it in engine oil with a rag
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blakep82
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 08:50 PM |
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i tend to do these things with a thin oil, like sewing machine oil. theres always been some in my garage its older than me) and i don't know
what sae it is, but it does the trick
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caber
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:00 PM |
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What's wrong with 3 in 1? I use it on my machine tools and just about everything apart from air tools which get air tool oil, a bit thicker than
3 in 1 and steam engines that get steam oil that is thick and sticky.
Caber
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paulf
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:01 PM |
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Ive used wd40 on machine tools for years, there is also a product called duck oil which is thicker and leaves a better coating on the surface.As said
engine oil is also perfectly ok to use but more messy.
Paul.
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owelly
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| posted on 16/4/07 at 09:02 PM |
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Chain (or wire rope) lube
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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