sticky tone arm how do I fix that?
- CharliePhono
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Re: sticky tone arm how do I fix that?
That is one beautiful cabinet. Like it a lot. Good luck with the tonearm fixing.
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Re: sticky tone arm how do I fix that?
My opinion on this matter- it isn't a lubricant but I've used it when there is nothing else. There is a little bit of oil in it, but there is also a solvent which tends to liquefy any dried oils already on the item- so in the short run it can be useful- once you free the joint up you must clean it thoroughly before things gum up. It ain't a miracle.JohnM wrote:Do NOT use WD-40! It’s NOT a lubricant OR a penetrating oil.
I've also used it for starter fluid with a balky lawn mower.
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Re: sticky tone arm how do I fix that?
Many years ago i got a 1909 mantle clock working again by spraying the movement with WD40. 20 years later when i was into clock repair & restoration i decided to restore the clock i sprayed and when i pulled the movement out, the WD40 had turned into a sticky mess, like it had adhesive sprayed on it.estott wrote:JohnM wrote:Do NOT use WD-40! It’s NOT a lubricant OR a penetrating oil.
An ultrasonic bath cleaned it all off, fortunately the clock was seldom wound ot it might have ruined the bushings.
Long story short, i dont have much use for WD40 these days.