[Elecraft] K2 main encoder wanted

[Chip Stratton]

WD-40 is a penetrating and moisture displacing oil, but over time gets
gummy so is not a reliable long-term lubricant.

Chip
AE5KA

On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 5:34 AM, David Woolley <forums at david-woolley.me.uk>
wrote:

> WD40 is a preservative, not a lubricant.  It will act as a penetrating
> oil, to free seized parts, but for a longer term solution you want to look
> at sewing machine or hair clipper oil.
>
> On 25/03/17 20:57, Bob G3PJT wrote:
>
>>
>> I have managed to get the encoder turning reasonable freely. I put a
>> very small amout of WD40 on the shaft where it enters the housing bush.
>>
>>
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