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Oils/products for keeping tools in good condition?

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Gyro:
The problem with gear oil is that it really stinks! -  Especially the hypoid gear extreme pressure stuff.

David Hess:

--- Quote from: Gyro on August 22, 2018, 09:20:40 pm ---The problem with gear oil is that it really stinks! -  Especially the hypoid gear extreme pressure stuff.
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Usually so little is used that there is little smell.  And besides, the smell reminds me of steam engines.

Not all grades of gear oil include sulfur and the later synthetic transmission fluid like gear oil also does not contain sulfur.

iainwhite:

--- Quote from: David Hess on August 22, 2018, 09:07:37 pm ---Motor oil is one of the better choices although for bearings, I prefer heavier gear oil intended for a transmission or differential since I am usually oiling something which is worn.  I need to test out automatic transmission fluid; it might be even better.

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I tend to avoid motor oil for machinery bearings as it contains detergents which might keep metal particles in suspension and accelerate wear.
You can buy non detergent motor oil (although it's a bit hard to find).
Maybe it is a non-issue  - What is your experience? 

SparkyFX:
WD 40 or de-greaser/brake cleaner to clean, Ballistol to preserve.

nanofrog:
WD in WD40 is short for Water Displacement. The 40 is the 40th attempt before they got it right. It's not a lubricating agent at all.

It's meant for use inside say a distributor cap that has condensation in it; spray in some WD40, wipe, reinstall and start the engine. I've literally been in this situation one night when I hit a flooded road during a heavy downpour as I was rounding a curve at ~ 4AM. Stuff kept me from being stranded on the side of the road.

For my hand tools (pliers & cutters), I use 3 in One oil. Stuff's worked very well for me over the years. If you've a particularly stiff joint, you might want to consider a penetrating oil such as Kroil.

If you need even more application precision, there's various precision oilers available (needle tips). Images.

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