>>>> "Tony" == Tony Duell <ard
at p850ug1.demon.co.uk> writes:
Tony> For the oilite bushes, I might use something like the Esso
Tony> 'Nutto' oil that Myford sella for their lathe bearings,
Tony> etc. The speeds are somewhat similar. But that's because I have
Tony> that one 'in stock'.
Tony> For everything else, I like a good clock oil. Again, it's
Tony> something I have on the shelf for lubricating small machines.
Sewing machine oil is, I think 20 weight oil. That's a bit like the
stuff I'd pour into my lathe but thinner, and it seems like a
plausible lubricant for any small machinery.
Another good option, at least in some countries where it's easily
available, might be gun oil. You'd want just oil, not the oil plus
cleaner combination stuff.
paul