[-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765

[Geer Krul]

Blow torch?Seems dangerous to me?
Gerry.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gareth" <gareth at capecod.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765


> Paul Playford wrote:
>> WD-40 is good for many things.  Starting fires (as a blow torch), 
>> redistributing ink on dot matrix printer ribbons, dis-assembling aluminum 
>> tubing, hand cleaner.
>>
>> NG for lubricating tho.
>>
>> de Paul, W8AEF
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Olbrisch" <mike2004 at elp.rr.com>
>> To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 7:02 PM
>> Subject: RE: [-] Re: [ICOM] Re ; Tuning Knob on Icom Ic765
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Please - if you want it to keep working - DO NOT use WD-40.
>>>
>>> When will the lubrication property myth of this stuff end?
>>>
>>> WD stands for Water Displacement.  It IS NOT a lubricant.
>>>
>>> Before you really gum up your radio - spray some WD-40 in a screwdriver.
>>> Put it on good and thick.  Then let it set up for a few weeks.  See whet 
>>> you
>>> get then the propellant dissipates.
>>>
>>> WD-40 will work, but you need to re-apply it every few days.  Somehow it
>>> seems to me you are looking for a bit more longevity here.
>>>
>>> Mike.  KD9KC
>>
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>>
> If you want a good spray lubricant that will last use Tri-Flow.   Spray 
> this into your car and house locks and watch them work. I use it for most 
> everything. Take it it from a locksmith.
>
> de N1MSV
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