Oil for Lazy Susan?
Sqwertz
normal household "Super Oil" (circa 1975) that I'd use for the
chainsaw and bike chains. Normal grease for the garage door
channel. Or synthetic white grease for bike hubs and crank shafts
(ball bearing based). And of course I have thermal CPU grease.
It's 4lbs of solid wood over a 12" pedestal made from 3/4" MDF. I
can't see the actual bearings yet. It holds about 2-3 pounds on
top. As it is, it doesn't turn too well unless you put more weight
on it. I've heard regular lubricating oil breaks down and gets
gummy, but I'm thinking the white bike grease may be too tacky for
that little weight.
-sw
itsjoannotjoann
>
>
I would still go for the white grease as it shouldn't get runny as the
"Super Oil."
Brooklyn1
wrote:
For low rpm grease is best... silicone grease from any hardware
store.. or food grade grease, as used on meat grinder thrust washers.
http://www.alliedkenco.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/2378
zxcvbob
I would use castor oil. It's kind of thick so it shouldn't run, and
it's a very good lubricant -- extreme pressure in fact.
Silicone grease (used on faucet washers) is not a bad choice either.
Bob
Mr. Bill
wrote:
>I would use castor oil. It's kind of thick so it shouldn't run, and
>it's a very good lubricant -- extreme pressure in fact.
Every home needs duct tape and WD-40. It if won't move....WD-40. If
it keeps moving....duct tape.
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Sqwertz
> meat grinder thrust washers.
Were talking about a Lazy Susan, Sheldon. Not your Blow Up Suzie.
Perv.
-sw
Sqwertz
> Silicone grease (used on faucet washers) is not a bad choice either.
I think that's what my bike grease is. I'll go down an check it
out.
-sw
Dimitri
news:1gmdxa83t03ge$.dlg@sqwertz.org...
> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan? I have the
> normal household "Super Oil" (circa 1975) that I'd use for the
> chainsaw and bike chains. Normal grease for the garage door
> channel. Or synthetic white grease for bike hubs and crank shafts
> (ball bearing based). And of course I have thermal CPU grease.
>
3 in 1
Dimitri
don't use WD-40 the WD stands for water displacement.
Dimitri
Sqwertz
> "Sqwertz" <sqw...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> news:1gmdxa83t03ge$.dlg@sqwertz.org...
>> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan? I have the
>> normal household "Super Oil" (circa 1975) that I'd use for the
>> chainsaw and bike chains. Normal grease for the garage door
>> channel. Or synthetic white grease for bike hubs and crank shafts
>> (ball bearing based). And of course I have thermal CPU grease.
>
> 3 in 1
That's basically the chain oil I was referring to. Mine is "Super
Oil". From the makers of Gunk and Liquid Wrench: "Radiator
Specialty Company" out of Charlotte NY. The can is at least 30
years old.
> don't use WD-40 the WD stands for water displacement.
WD-40 is not all it's cracked up to be. That stuff gets really
gummy after a while.
-sw
Steve Pope
> Sqwertz <sqw...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan?
>See if you can find some sewing machine oil. It's lightweight.
I agree. Something like 3-in-1 Oil is waxier than Singer Sewing
Machine oil. I'd use the latter.
Steve
Brooklyn1
wrote:
For a lazy susan Crisco would work fine, even Vaselene. This thread
reminded it it was time to go about lubing all outdoor locks; Hillman
powdered graphite.
Brooklyn1
>zxcvbob wrote:
>
>>I would use castor oil. It's kind of thick so it shouldn't run, and
>>it's a very good lubricant -- extreme pressure in fact.
WD-40 is not a lubricant, it's a protectorant, inhibits and loosens
rust. Never use WD-40 in locks, it'll gum up the works.
Nancy2
Silicone?
N.
Roy
wrote:
> In article <iedotm$sc...@blue.rahul.net>,
> spop...@speedymail.org (Steve Pope) wrote:
>
> > Melba's Jammin' <barbschal...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > > Sqwertz <sqwe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>
> > >> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan?
>
> > >See if you can find some sewing machine oil. It's lightweight.
>
> > I agree. Something like 3-in-1 Oil is waxier than Singer Sewing
> > Machine oil. I'd use the latter.
>
> > Steve
>
> Swing-Away can opener occasionally.
>
> --
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> "Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
> Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;http://web.me.com/barbschaller
Isn't there a danger of contaminating food by using sewing machine oil
on a can opener? I use food grade silicone lube.
==
L G
or a tube.
Arri London
We use white lithium grease for anything that doesn't require graphite,
WD40 or 3-in-1 oil :)
Dimitri
> On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:19:40 -0800, Dimitri wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" <sqw...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
>> news:1gmdxa83t03ge$.dlg@sqwertz.org...
>>> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan? I have the
>>> normal household "Super Oil" (circa 1975) that I'd use for the
>>> chainsaw and bike chains. Normal grease for the garage door
>>> channel. Or synthetic white grease for bike hubs and crank shafts
>>> (ball bearing based). And of course I have thermal CPU grease.
>>
>> 3 in 1
>
> That's basically the chain oil I was referring to. Mine is "Super
> Oil". From the makers of Gunk and Liquid Wrench: "Radiator
> Specialty Company" out of Charlotte NY. The can is at least 30
> years old.
I just finished my can from 15 years ago.
:-)
Dimitri
Brooklyn1
<barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>In article <iedotm$sc3$1...@blue.rahul.net>,
>Singer Sewing Machine Oil is what's in my cabinet. I use it on my
>Swing-Away can opener occasionally.
You cook with machine oil... YUCK!
jmcquown
"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
news:chflg6d9190sfipmi...@4ax.com...
Um... using a can opener doesn't constitute cooking. What difference does
it make what oil one uses on a can opener or a lazy susan?
Jill
Roy
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
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> news:chflg6d9190sfipmi...@4ax.com...
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>
>
> > On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:08:59 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
>
> >>> Melba's Jammin' <barbschal...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >>> > Sqwertz <sqwe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>
> >>> >> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan?
>
> >>> >See if you can find some sewing machine oil. It's lightweight.
>
> >>> I agree. Something like 3-in-1 Oil is waxier than Singer Sewing
> >>> Machine oil. I'd use the latter.
>
> >>> Steve
>
> >>Singer Sewing Machine Oil is what's in my cabinet. I use it on my
> >>Swing-Away can opener occasionally.
>
> > You cook with machine oil... YUCK!
>
> Um... using a can opener doesn't constitute cooking. What difference does
> it make what oil one uses on a can opener or a lazy susan?
>
> Jill
==
The parts that turn such as the cutting wheel do intrude into the can
and may touch the food contained therein in many cases. I lightly lube
such parts that touch food and/or where a lubricant could leak or
drip, with a vegetable oil or food grade silicone.
==
Sqwertz
He didn't say WD-40.
You're not on AOL anymore Kats.
-sw
Sqwertz
> "Sqwertz" <sqw...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>
>> That's basically the chain oil I was referring to. Mine is "Super
>> Oil". From the makers of Gunk and Liquid Wrench: "Radiator
>> Specialty Company" out of Charlotte NY. The can is at least 30
>> years old.
>
> I just finished my can from 15 years ago.
Like a good balsamic, it's meant to be sipped slowly.
-sw
Sqwertz
I didn't think of that. I have that, too.
-sw
Sqwertz
> Isn't there a danger of contaminating food by using sewing machine oil
> on a can opener? I use food grade silicone lube.
I'd worry more about a can opener that needs lubed in the first
place.
-sw
Ophelia
"Melba's Jammin'" <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:barbschaller-DCD1...@news.iphouse.com...
> In article <1gmdxa83t03ge$.d...@sqwertz.org>,
> Sqwertz <sqw...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>
>> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan?
>> -sw
>
> See if you can find some sewing machine oil. It's lightweight.
...or gun oil which is very similar.
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Brooklyn1
wrote:
That's like asking what difference does it make to bathe with bath
soap or turpentine.
The can opener cutter wheel assembly contacts food. Any vegetable oil
is fine to lube a can opener but not petro machine oil.
blake murphy
> In article <1gmdxa83t03ge$.d...@sqwertz.org>,
> Sqwertz <sqw...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>
>> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan?
>> -sw
>
> See if you can find some sewing machine oil. It's lightweight.
what about something for a squeaky cast aluminum pepper grinder (a perfex
knock-off)?
your pal,
blake
Sqwertz
> what about something for a squeaky cast aluminum pepper grinder (a perfex
> knock-off)?
Hey! Go hijack somebody else's thread!
:-)
-sw
Brooklyn1
Beeswax... has lot's of uses including lubing slow moving parts, and
is food safe. You can probably pay like $10 for a weeny beeswax
candle, or a small wad from a hobby shop, but the cheapest for a large
lump is to go to your local plumbing supply and pick up a beeswax
terlit seal... I know my shit:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_13906-1409-G238D/32_0__?productId=3130599&Ntt=wax&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dwax
BigBadBubba
"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
It's a water displacement.
Didn't you ever wonder what the "WD" stands for?
I wonder what happened to the previous 39 WDs.
Dan Abel
"BigBadBubba" <default@user,usenet.coma> wrote:
[WD-40]
> It's a water displacement.
>
> Didn't you ever wonder what the "WD" stands for?
>
> I wonder what happened to the previous 39 WDs.
They didn't work. It's rocket science:
http://www.snopes.com/business/names/wd40.asp
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