Emerald
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by Emerald on Sept 2, 2004 23:54:25 GMT -5
Is there a substitute for this? 10W 40W? or something I might have in your typical garage? WD 40? *snickers*
They recommend I oil it in several areas prior to firing up the tumbler.
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 3, 2004 5:45:20 GMT -5
hi EM----- try some 3in1 oil thats what i use you can get it at any hardwhare store---just about any place
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Emerald
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by Emerald on Sept 3, 2004 9:34:14 GMT -5
Now that you mention it...I think I saw that somewhere areound here. Thanks....appreciate the help.
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WarrenA
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2003
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Post by WarrenA on Sept 3, 2004 22:24:26 GMT -5
you could use a lighter car oil 5w-30 or you could use automatic transmission oil or sewing machine oil will do in a pinch
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Post by connrock on Sept 4, 2004 6:38:27 GMT -5
If you do use an automive oil make sure it's a non-detergent one.
Yoy won't clean up all that black causaed by
Tom
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Emerald
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by Emerald on Sept 6, 2004 6:24:07 GMT -5
Well...dummy me...I thought light machine oil was heavier than auto oil. Couldn't find anything but 80 weight. Dipped a small paint brush in it and turned on the tumbler and oiled the parts. A little has run down the sides, but overall...it should work ok. Tissue cleans up the oil fine. :-) Ahh and crap...I had transmission fluid....*sighs* Just a drop will do ya!
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llanago
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Member since January 2004
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Post by llanago on Sept 6, 2004 8:47:49 GMT -5
Necessity is the mother of invention! LOL!
BE and I used Avon's Skin-So-Soft in our tile saw one day because we were out of Tool Cool. Worked just fine AND kept the skeeters away.
llana
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