Exactly where did you lube them? I dob't want to shoot WD40 all over it and my snare drum, ya know?
Exactly where did you lube them? I dob't want to shoot WD40 all over it and my snare drum, ya know?
WD40 is not a lubricant, it's a solvent. It might lubricate something for a short while, but once it dries out you risk it getting even worse because it dissolves whatever lube was there to begin with.
edit: More info - http://lifehacker.com/5891936/when-should-i-not-use-wd-40
Sorry, but this is plain flat out wrong.
WD40 is a mix of a volatile solvent and a low viscosity oil.
This is not to say that WD40 is a great lubricant, it has its limitations, but it is a lubricant.
I once heard a naval explanation for choices of lubricants for metals.
If it moves slowly, use grease.
If it moves fast, use oil.
If it's shiny and doesn't do anything particularly useful, salute it.
The biggest issue with the P85 is the quality of construction is so poor it almost defies belief. It's only redeeming features IMO are it's compact & light (& they're pretty important features - granted).The biggest issue with the p-85 is not with the throw off, but inadequate lubing. They work just great if you take care of them.
Sorry, but this is plain flat out wrong.
WD40 is a mix of a volatile solvent and a low viscosity oil.
This is not to say that WD40 is a great lubricant, it has its limitations, but it is a lubricant.
I once heard a naval explanation for choices of lubricants for metals.
If it moves slowly, use grease.
If it moves fast, use oil.
If it's shiny and doesn't do anything particularly useful, salute it.
Guys, this thread has Saturn'd into a silly argument over WD40. Everyone knows that you use it to add lift to your hair and clean bike chains.
Anyway, back on topic here...
I have noticed my P83 sliding a bit slower, I have honestly not thought of lubricating it. I figure a drop of 3-in-1 on the smaller moving parts should help. What I'm wondering about is if I should lube the parts that slide over each other in the operation of the strainer's duties.
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Grease? Oil? Should I just oil the pivot points and leave this part? Please advise.
Tesco's lasagne may offer improved performance for the P85. Let's face it, anything's worth a shotThe idea of Larry with a cup of lubricant is disturbing.