Author Topic: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......? (Read 810 times)

bamsefar1 · « **on:** February 03, 2025, 11:53:18 am »

In short:What is your position in regards of sewing maschine oil on axels, -and other moveable parts where not in contact with steam...?

I would believe sewingmaschine oil leaves little-to non residue/gue.

St Paul Steam · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2025, 12:06:53 pm »

For the most part I consider sewing machine oil to thin, unless built to really tight tolerances I don't think it has much staying power.

bamsefar1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2025, 08:41:51 pm »

Quote from: bamsefar1 on February 03, 2025, 11:53:18 am

In short:What is your position in regards of sewing maschine oil on axels, -and other moveable parts where not in contact with steam...?

I would believe sewingmaschine oil leaves little-to non residue/gue.

Sew machine oil is thin for sure. So using this would demand close attention.
Anyhow, I wil stick to the
Usual lub-oil.

RedRyder · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2025, 10:35:27 pm »

I like to use synthetic clock oil that comes in the needle oiler tubes or Mobil 1 synthetic 0W-20 or 0W-16. Both are light weight oils and hold a good film. And... they don't gum up.

Jim · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2025, 10:39:31 pm »

I'm a big fan of Keith Appleton's 'mix' for everything external, great stuff! Been using it for years now -

[ Guests cannot view attachments ]

Fullraceflathead · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2025, 09:44:57 am »

Sewing machine oil is about 10 weight.

St Paul Steam · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2025, 06:49:19 am »

Quote from: Jim on February 03, 2025, 10:39:31 pm

I'm a big fan of Keith Appleton's 'mix' for everything external, great stuff! Been using it for years now -

(Attachment Link)

Yah...but how does it taste

Jim · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2025, 03:59:18 pm »

Quote from: St Paul Steam on February 05, 2025, 06:49:19 am

Quote from: Jim on February 03, 2025, 10:39:31 pm
I'm a big fan of Keith Appleton's 'mix' for everything external, great stuff! Been using it for years now -

(Attachment Link)
Yah...but how does it taste

If ya' used to fry up bacon....you'd need a LOT of maple syrup !!!!!

Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

News:

Author Topic: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......? (Read 810 times)

bamsefar1

Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

St Paul Steam

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

bamsefar1

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

RedRyder

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

Jim

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

Fullraceflathead

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

St Paul Steam

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?

Jim

Re: Sewing maschine oil for lubrication where not in contact with steam......?