I'll throw in my 2 cents: "3-in-1" oil turns gummy after a while, leaving deposits that require disassembly and cleaning. We recommend a light bearing oil or a sewing machine oil that has less additives. One possibility is this Trinity oil available from Tower Hobbies or wherever else you can find it:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKC43&P=M Your mileage may vary. Alden > I have not followed this about oil and I suppose you are oiling metal > bearings. 3 in 1 or any light oil should do. But if you are oiling a > wooden bearing you should never us oil made from petrochemicals because > it breaks down the cell walls. For this you should use 50/50 castor oil > and pure natural turps. If it gets a bit sticky wash out with turps. > Michael
