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Pnumatic stiff need oil?
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lugnet.technic
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Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:32:24 GMT
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I haven't used my pnumatics for a while and the cylindars are stiff. Has
anyone tried oiling them, and if so what oil did you use?
Thanks for the help,
Derek
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 | | Re: Pnumatic stiff need oil?
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| (...) Well, when I built my Visible V-8, they recommended the use of vegetable oil; I used canola and didn't have any problems with it. I haven't yet had to lubricate my pneumatics stuff yet, so I don't know about that particular application, but I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: Pnumatic stiff need oil?
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| It seems to me that very light, clear oils would be best for small parts such as lego machines - light so as not to gum up the works, clear so as not to make an ugly mess. I've used Yomega Brain Lube, which is designed for tiny little yo-yo bearings (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.technic)
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