[ARC5] [Milsurplus] Anti-Backlash Gears

[Brian Clarke]

Be careful with ATF. It can be a very good paint stripper. It even softened 
the body on my fibreglas car.
73 de Brian, VK2GCE.

On Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:29 AM, Mike offeed:

> Like John, I frequently use Starrett tool and instrument oil (catalog
> number 1620) for things like this, though there are other good
> substitutes.
> http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1825
> has it for $7.50.  A synthetic is better considering oxidation and
> gumming, but then they're more expensive.  A synthetic turbine oil will
> have all the right attributes if you can find it in a thin enough
> weight.  Another decent substitute is synthetic ATF, if you can find it
> in 5W or less.
>
>  - Mike