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Re: Wtb Columbia moulded brown wax cylinder dan w Quinn
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:53 pm
by kirtley2012
I always thought it was a very mild lubricant! Woops!, I'll have to get some 3 in 1 oil when I can!
Re: Wtb Columbia moulded brown wax cylinder dan w Quinn
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:58 pm
by phonogfp
As I wrote earlier, I wouldn't recommend 3-In-One oil either. It's parafin based and gets sticky over the course of a year or two.
George P.
Re: Wtb Columbia moulded brown wax cylinder dan w Quinn
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:59 pm
by kirtley2012
Oh!, strange that edison recommended it!
Re: Wtb Columbia moulded brown wax cylinder dan w Quinn
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 3:02 pm
by phonogfp
Yep - I have an original piece of literature with that recommendation. I suspect there was a financial arrangement between the two firms.
George P.
Re: Wtb Columbia moulded brown wax cylinder dan w Quinn
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:20 pm
by gramophoneshane
I've used Singer sewing machine oil on gramophones & phonographs for over 30 yrs, and have never found it dry up or become sticky over time like some other oils are said to.
Re: Wtb Columbia moulded brown wax cylinder dan w Quinn
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:32 pm
by Dulcetto
Hi Alex, you want to use FINE oil for lubricating phonograph mechs and the like. Find out where there is a Gun-shop in your area and buy a can of GUN OIL. You can get a small can of it for about £3 which will last you for ages. Its a great oil for governor pads
of motors as well. Trust me , Ive been using it for 35 years. cheers [/i]