Just a note on WD-40. It's not really intended to
"lubricate", it's intended for water displacement, and
penetration.
kerosene = break it free.
grease/oil = lube.
I'll stick with Gerald J on this one - even if he's
got oily skin. ;)
Toby 2029
--- "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> asbestos wrote:
> >
> > What! thou darest besmirch the holy name of WD-40.
> Blasphemy.
> > if you can't fix it with duct tape, tie wire, or
> WD-40 then just throw it
> > away.
> > (Silicone is good stuff for many things also)
> WD-40 is just refined kerosene, not a great
> penetrant, and lousy
> lubricant. Its original purpose was as a Water
> Displacer for aircraft
> ignition systems, the 40th try at a formulation
> worked.
>
> I prefer straight kerosene for farm machinery
> penetrant, or Kroil for
> rusty parts, though PB Blaster has worked adequately
> recently. I prefer
> any engine oil for lubrication of mechanical parts
> after they are
> loosened. Kerosene (ala WD-40) does lubricate a
> little but not very
> much. My skin oil lubricates better.
>
> Gerald J.
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Toby Folwick WBCCI # 2029
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