[Boatanchors] Re: [R-390] Light Machine Oil for Controls, Switches, etc????

[Steve Byan]

On Jan 23, 2007, at 10:33 PM, Michael Crestohl wrote:

>    A simple question that undoubtedly has a complicated answer....
>    I  used  to use a special clock oil to lubricate switches and  
> controls
>    in radios I was restoring but have unfortunately run out.  I  
> read that
>    using  3in1  or  other  such  oils  is  not  advisable  on   
> electronic
>    equipment.  So.............
>    What  do  you  use  for lubricating rotary switches, shafts,  
> etc, etc,
>    etc????

Your local hobby shop that caters to model railroaders should have a  
selection of lubricants by Labelle Industries. Labelle 104 or 108  
should be suitable. Caution - Labelle 104 isn't compatible with  
plastics; use 108 where the oil might come in contact with plastics.  
Check out <http://www.all-railroads.com/lablubes.htm> for more  
information.

Regards,
-Steve

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Steve Byan <stevebyan at mac.com>
Littleton, MA 01460