Suitable oil for staking set

[raincity]

Hello everyone.  I need a suggestion for a suitable oil for lubricating/preventing rust on staking set.  I have seen some people using WD-40.  Not sure if this is suitable, but I don't like it because of the smell.  I have used Froglube which is used on guns, but it gums up.  Any suggestions?

[BUSAKAZ]

On 03/11/2017 at 5:36 AM, raincity said:

Hello everyone.  I need a suggestion for a suitable oil for lubricating/preventing rust on staking set.  I have seen some people using WD-40.  Not sure if this is suitable, but I don't like it because of the smell.  I have used Froglube which is used on guns, but it gums up.  Any suggestions?

3in1

[transporter]

Yep if you don’t like wd40 then 3 in 1 will work just as well, just wipe it on and wipe off the excess, not being funny but you could use engine oil!!!!!! As long as you completely wipe off the excess as all it is doing is putting a layer of oil to prevent rust, so I wouldn’t get too hung up trying to find a specialist oil for a singular task that is non crictical mate

[vinn3]

wd  40  washes the "good oil"  off,  and then it evaporates.  its only use is spraying (temporary).   nothing will prevent steel rusting if your shop is in a damp cave.  cheers

[canthus]

There are true rust preventive lubes but not normally available in small quantities.  There are oily based products which have a high level of rust/corrosion inhibitors and leave an oily film, and, wax based products with high level of rust/corrosion inhibitors which leave a waxy film (WD40 is like this) and both types can be let down with an evaporative medium.

Engine oil is probably the best easily available oil which has a high level of rust/corrosion inhibitors.   Industrial hydraulic oils and most gear oils also have reasonable levels of inhibitors.  3in1 should also be ok if re-oiled regularly.

Do not use grease as this can have quite a high water content and the part will corrode under the grease film once the inhibitors have been used up doing their job.

[vinn3]

finally,  a good use for sinthetic motor oil.  vin

[measuretwice]

does anyone oil the staking set?  Its such an undemanding thing, the bearing surfaces, in terms of speed, pressure and duty cycle I'd have thought if there was any advantage it would be overshadowed by the excess oil getting on parts and fingers.

Rust prevention?  I use a dehumidifier in the room and keep things covered - a lot of rusting comes from even the slight condensation you get from daily variations in temperature.  Covering things, drawers or tool boxes, minimize the air (and condensate) they're exposed to

[TimFitz]

I agree that 3in1 oil works well that's what I uses. Mu staking set was in a barn in New Hampshire here are before clean up and after.

[vinn3]

nice restoration

[MikeAdvicePI]

I use camellia oil on my woodworking tools. Japanese craftspeople have been using it for centuries, apparently. Protects from rust and has a non-oily finish.

[Pip]

I agree that 3in1 oil works well that's what I uses. Mu staking set was in a barn in New Hampshire here are before clean up and after.

Ive git a stacking set that needs some tlc, a bit of surface rust in show. Could I ask you how you cleaned yours up so nicely?


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[mwalker1435]

The best rust preventative/lubricant that I've used is Eezox. I use it on all my firearms and as a rust preventative on my tools. There is a good video about testing 20 different lubes/rust preventatives on Gun Tap, https://shop.guntap.com/eezox . I have a used K&D staking set on order and it will get the complete eezox treatment as soon as it arrives.