[modeleng] Re: Lubricating oils

Some interesting replies so far!  
The preference seems to lean towards heavier oils, perhaps with a tackiness 
additive.  I was surprised to hear that some folk use steam oil for everything!

I've always been reluctant to use motor oil in anything other than a car 
engine, as I don't know what effect the detergents have on bronzes etc.  Mind 
you, my current car is a diesel which uses the most expensive synthetic oil 
imaginable, so I've got plenty of surplus 15W40 doing nothing!

I also have some Mobil Febis K68 slideway oil in my shop, which I use on my 
lathe bed.  This has a tackiness additive, so it might be suitable for 
motion....who knows?  Anybody tried it?

Regards
Ron
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