[GreenKeys] Another possible substitute for 'quick lube' situations?

[Roy Morgan]

Ok I can add a bit to this thread:

I recently bought a Singer 401A sewing machine (1951) in a table at a yard sale.  These have a very good reputation and I found a You-Tube video showing how to get one unstuck after years of neglect.

The person in the video used "Tri-Flow Superior Spray Lubricant with Teflon" to douse the whole thing to get it loosened up and working.  This stuff apparently has: a lubricant based on Teflon, a penetrating oil and some ingredient to prevent rust.

In the video, the 401A machine being worked on came to life and after a while it turned freely and spun a couple of turns after a good spin on the hand wheel. As received, it would hardly move at all, just like the machine I have.

I have not been able to locate a can of this stuff in any store within 40 miles of where I live.  It can be had online, and it may be available at some bicycle shops.

If I find some, I may use it on the sewing machine, and also likely on a couple of typewriters, one is a very old one from the 1930’s. I am not sure I should soak a Model 15 with it however.


Roy

> On Sep 10, 2020, at 12:17 PM, Ralph Irish <w8roi at wowway.com> wrote:
> 
> After reading all of the recent comments about WD-40 and how unsuitable it is for
> virtually  EVERYTHING  inside a Teletype cabinet, I remembered another spray can
> of 'lube' given to me by the fellow who installed our garage door and opener….
> 
> It's name is (surprise!)  "GDL" or "Garage Door Lubricant".  

Roy Morgan
K1LKY since 1958
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