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Wilderbeast
21-09-2010, 15:55
Which oil should I put on the tool hinges of my leatherman. I was going to put some 3 in 1 on but I find that it's a little sticky and attracts grit which in this instance would be very counterproductive.
Any thoughts?
Cheers,
Will
JonathanD
21-09-2010, 16:01
Get some of that dry-lube that you use on guns. Doesn't attract grit and debris. Although to be honest, I never oil my Wave and it's eight years old and I use it constantly. Still as good as new.
Wilderbeast
21-09-2010, 16:08
Get some of that dry-lube that you use on guns. Doesn't attract grit and debris. Although to be honest, I never oil my Wave and it's eight years old and I use it constantly. Still as good as new.
Haven't got any of that in the house atm...anything that would be found around? Vegetable oil?
JonathanD
21-09-2010, 16:20
It will attract grit again. You could use household polish.
MikaelMazz
21-09-2010, 16:43
I use 3 in 1 oil on my wave every once in a wile. But like you said it attract dirt and I also dont oil mine often but I do clean it and oil the hinges with 3 in 1 sometimes.
A watchmaker friend of mine used to recommend hanging clocks and watches in a closed container with a little oil or paraffin at the bottom. The idea was that a little of the vapour would condense on the metal parts and lubricate them. If applying oil directly is a problem that might be worth a try. Having said that I use 3-in-1 for most small tools, for my multi-tools I wipe as much of it off as I can after cleaning and oiling them and I don't really have a problem with dirt being attracted by the lubricant. I suppose a lot will depend on where and how you use the tools. If you work in a particularly dirty environment you might just need to get used to the idea that you're going to have to do more housework. :(
TinkyPete
21-09-2010, 17:38
I use a silicon based gunoil on my kit, I find it lubricates stuff well making it smooth and if you wipe most of it off will not attract dirt, you can also use silicon based bike oils as well, used on chains and stuff but attract a lot less dirt but provide good lubrication and protection to things.
The Big Lebowski
21-09-2010, 17:46
GT85.... £3 a can, dry, very good.
Available in most tool hire shops ;)
TBL.
Dougster
22-09-2010, 21:36
Mine was fine, then I used it to smack loads of limpets off when there was nothing else.
Gun oil has done the trick, but apparently WD40 is fine too.