WD40

That doesn't ring a bell. This discussing was along the lines of WD40 being really bad for you and not all that good to boot. If 3in1 is the same, does it also have the bad ingredients - just not in aerosol form?

Did I really type fine instead of find? Another good typo to add to the collection. The problem is that it fits into too many categories...

Donna

wd40 is a terrible lubricant.

At least in part because it isn't designed to be a lubricant. It's a solvent and a water-displacer.

-- Spunky the Tuna been using WD40 since it was WD12...

I use W D 40 in my extruder every time I clean it out. I didn't know it is bad stuff.But it makes my extruder work real smooth. I only have a small, caulking gun type extruder. Sandi

I was told by a bike mechanic that WD-40 is not good as a lubricant and was told to use machine oil (like 3-in-1) for the gears of my bike. As an earlier poster said, WD-40 is a not really a lubricant (WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement, 40th attempt" *). As a water displacer it is probably good at preventing rust on metal (which would make gears run smoothly). Although it does contain some mineral oil, it is 50% solvant.

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Yes, WD-40 and similar products are reported to be mainly kerosene/paraffin oil (depending where you are), which is an excellent clay lubricant. A potter here (in Australia) made mountains of big flower pots on throwing machines he designed himself, and he used kerosene as the lubricant to stop the clay sticking to the steel dies. Kerosene doesn't seem to harm the clay at all - because it is a hydrocarbon, it is burned off during firing anyway.

Dave

outboard motor shops use a spray can of some material that is GREAT for lubricant! lower crank case winterizing spray or something. i refurbished an old kiln door & wheels with that stuff & it rolled freely for years after! drop into a marine store to see that stuff if you need a great lurbicant spray.

see ya

steve