What do you do with a Superspeed or, say, a Slim Adjustable that has perfectly functioning but squeaky TTOs? Can you use 3-in-one household oil? If so, where do you put it?
Thanks in advance.
What do you do with a Superspeed or, say, a Slim Adjustable that has perfectly functioning but squeaky TTOs? Can you use 3-in-one household oil? If so, where do you put it?
Thanks in advance.
Randall, member of BOTOC
Use mineral oil as it has no scent. Put a drop or two down the shaft of the TTO mech, that usually does the trick.
I find a drop of Baby Oil down the center does the trick.
Baby Oil is just mineral oil so it won't go rancid, or leave a residue like WD40 or other such household lube.
Plus - No nasty oil smell on a device you put right under your nose.
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PhilΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
I use Tri-Flow. It's Teflon impregnated, so it has real good lubrication properties.
Jim O'Reily
I think there are four items in this world that combined can solve any problem. They are: A pair of pliers, Duct Tape, paperclip/wire, and Barbicide.
In my short experience of these things, if it's squeaky it means there is soap residue inside. All the dirty squeaky ones I've cleaned stopped doing that after the soap was gone so might pay to give it a good soaking/cleaning.
Otherwise I use Singer sewing machine oil, if it has a smell I can't smell it, same as the other light oils I guess.
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