Triflow vs WD-40
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Triflow by far. It has lot higher percentage of lubricant in it's mix.
I agree triflow would be a better lube than wd40. there are plenty of other lubes that are even better than triflow though.
along the lines of a light oil type lubrication would be LPS #2, Amsoil makes a couple, break free clp (it stinks though)...
tell me what you want to lubricate and I'll make reccomendations.
tell me what you want to lubricate and I'll make reccomendations.
tri-flow is fine for general around the house stuff and is cheap enough. in fact I wouldn't reccomend anything different if it is easy to get and cheap enough for you. it's smell isn't too bad either.
I have/have used BreakFree CLP, Triflow, WD40, Eezox, Tufoil, Tetra, Lockease, and others. I threw out the Tetra oil as it cracks plastics. I use the CLP and Triflow less now except to clean and oil hand tools, as I've been using Mobil 1 75W90 for everything except for three items; I still use Lockease on locks, Eezox on my pocket knives, and Eezox and CLP on firearms.
The Mobil 1 doesn't seem too thick as it works well on my older (I think I bought it in the 70s) plain bearing Dremel, but I wouldn't use it on locks. It works a LOT better than CLP or Triflow as a lube.
I buy WD40 by the gallon as I use it for cleaning and short term protection on most large tools in the garage, including the mower top to bottom, but I don't use it as a lube.
The Mobil 1 doesn't seem too thick as it works well on my older (I think I bought it in the 70s) plain bearing Dremel, but I wouldn't use it on locks. It works a LOT better than CLP or Triflow as a lube.
I buy WD40 by the gallon as I use it for cleaning and short term protection on most large tools in the garage, including the mower top to bottom, but I don't use it as a lube.
A 90wt gear would be the best all the spray oils are light vis with not much guts or additives thick is best.
Bruce
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