4 Jan
2017
4 Jan
'17
3:58 p.m.
On 1/4/2017 7:56 AM, allison wrote:
Sperm oil was a high quality wax/lubricant. Its low
viscosity and high
resistance to oxidation
were its high points. Its likely use was as a plasticize the binder
and surface.
As far as I know it is illegal to purchase or transfer now. Not to
possess. I have the supply my father had because he was a watchmaker.
he had bought a lifetime supply in the 40's and it is still 90% there.
But I can't transfer it.
He used a very small drop in a small dimple holder with a cap over it
for about a year. A sharp needle provided all that was placed on watch
bearings.
I'm sure it would be ideal for this application, but can only agree with
Allison about the properties of it now days.
thanks
Jim