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redshoesjim · December 29th, 2003, 09:57 PM

I have sucessfuly removed all the old lube from my set of vintage klusons by soaking them in naptha (lighter fluid) now what to regrease them with ? anyone know what is the right stuff to use ? what did kluson use originaly ?

Poppatwang · December 30th, 2003, 02:24 PM

Check the label. If it's still vegetable based, it'll get
tacky with age. I don't have a definitive answwr, but I'd
be tempted to use Triflow. Teflon based spray lube.

gaveljt · January 6th, 2004, 09:49 PM

suggest you consier Vaseline it's petro based, thick and stays in place, good lubrication, won't leak out etc. learned trick from fella from Ft. Lauderdale, Wooden Wiz there for 20+ yrs now in Va.

Billy Claire · January 6th, 2004, 10:40 PM

that's exactly what I was going to say.... I always thought it WAS Vaseline...

Andy B · January 7th, 2004, 08:07 PM

It is teflon based & very inert. It is certified safe by the FDA for food processing machinery. I use it on everything from guitars to slide projectors to bicycles. It is very stable & doesn't discolor anything.

December 29th, 2003, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
redshoesjim Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: california Posts: 197	whats the best lube to use in vintage kluson tuners ? I have sucessfuly removed all the old lube from my set of vintage klusons by soaking them in naptha (lighter fluid) now what to regrease them with ? anyone know what is the right stuff to use ? what did kluson use originaly ?

December 30th, 2003, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Poppatwang Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,099 13 Photos	Don't use 3-in-1 Check the label. If it's still vegetable based, it'll get tacky with age. I don't have a definitive answwr, but I'd be tempted to use Triflow. Teflon based spray lube.

January 6th, 2004, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
gaveljt TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Posts: 63	tuner lube suggest you consier Vaseline it's petro based, thick and stays in place, good lubrication, won't leak out etc. learned trick from fella from Ft. Lauderdale, Wooden Wiz there for 20+ yrs now in Va.

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January 7th, 2004, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andy B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 304	Super Lube It is teflon based & very inert. It is certified safe by the FDA for food processing machinery. I use it on everything from guitars to slide projectors to bicycles. It is very stable & doesn't discolor anything. __________________ Andy

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