Just a thought -- Kano's lab Floway (http://www.kanolabs.com/)
cuts grease, not too bad on the paws, water soluble, non-flammable.
Stuff works for me (and check out Kroil - which even works well
as a drill oil). Don't even own stock in Kano, but I like there stuff.
Steve
Steve Bloom, IronFlower Forge. Archer, FL
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