Introduction and first question.

[Marco Gilardetti]

I like the white lithium grease. Does a great job. The graphite is a mess IMHO.

Dear Phonogal, I understand why most people doesn't like the look of black lubricants and prefer clean, white grease. Tehcnically, however, it's not the best choice. Molybdenum lubricants are possibly the best of all, as molybdenum compounds, as well as graphite, are good lubricants even when they're completely dried up.

If graphite paste is indeed available where mr. McPherson lives, I suggest him to mix it with molybdenum grease (graphite paste is usually too thick to be used as is in a sring barrel). That makes an outstanding grease for springs, also similar to the one originally used by gramophone makers (of course excepting the high-tech "molybdenum" touch). As a thumb rule, ¼ graphite paste and ¾ moly grease. The gram will perform well for another hundred years.

[CMcPherson]

Molybdenum lubricants are possibly the best of all, as molybdenum compounds, as well as graphite, are good lubricants even when they're completely dried up.

If graphite paste is indeed available where mr. McPherson lives, I suggest him to mix it with molybdenum grease (graphite paste is usually too thick to be used as is in a sring barrel). That makes an outstanding grease for springs, also similar to the one originally used by gramophone makers (of course excepting the high-tech "molybdenum" touch). As a thumb rule, ¼ graphite paste and ¾ moly grease. The gram will perform well for another hundred years.

Thank you very much for the advice!