08-23-2021, 09:40 AM
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Re the oil method.. Years ago at a workplace the front outside gate had many keyholders and was used many times daily and was oiled almost on a weekly basis because of the weather and stiffness but still had to be replaced regular due to failure to unlock.
The main complaint about the lock was oil coming out on the key and into peoples pockets/bags etc.
Do you find gear oil comes out on the key ?
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Mixagon thanks for your reply, i appreciate it when i get the opportunity to learn something new.
Guess it depends on the situation and i have heard of the graphite method, just never got to use it.
In the case of my lock i lubricated all moving parts when the lock barrel was out of the housing, i have not experienced any appreciable oil on the key, i think the oil is still clinging to the internal bits without the tendency to leak onto the key.
The vehicle locks are lubricated with a spray can through a straw to get at the back of the action, the diluted lube spreads out, the dilution evaporates and just enough stays in the lock until the next application, no bad experiences sofar.
All i can do is convey what i have experienced to the best recollection but there are usually better ways out there and it's a good thing to have someone else's experience to put into the mix, cheers.
Re the oil method.. Years ago at a workplace the front outside gate had many keyholders and was used many times daily and was oiled almost on a weekly basis because of the weather and stiffness but still had to be replaced regular due to failure to unlock.
The main complaint about the lock was oil coming out on the key and into peoples pockets/bags etc.
Do you find gear oil comes out on the key ?
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Mixagon thanks for your reply, i appreciate it when i get the opportunity to learn something new.
Guess it depends on the situation and i have heard of the graphite method, just never got to use it.
In the case of my lock i lubricated all moving parts when the lock barrel was out of the housing, i have not experienced any appreciable oil on the key, i think the oil is still clinging to the internal bits without the tendency to leak onto the key.
The vehicle locks are lubricated with a spray can through a straw to get at the back of the action, the diluted lube spreads out, the dilution evaporates and just enough stays in the lock until the next application, no bad experiences sofar.
All i can do is convey what i have experienced to the best recollection but there are usually better ways out there and it's a good thing to have someone else's experience to put into the mix, cheers.