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lube for bolt action . . . - arthropod98 - 05-04-2016
pens!!!
got a few of the bolt action pens, and some are a bit "sticky". was wondering if anyone's had decent luck with lubing these things up a bit??
pens are already assembled, so i'm kinda looking for something not too messy -- maybe a little white grease??
thanks for any suggestions!
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - Arlin Eastman - 05-04-2016
Gun Lube.
I do not know but know Bob62ford makes a lot of them and he might have some advise.
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - arthropod98 - 05-04-2016
most are perfectly fine, but there are a few of the steampunk versions that could use some lubin'.
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - Arlin Eastman - 05-04-2016
Could you use the fine oil that is used on sowing machines? Wipe it on and wipe it off.
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - chips ahoy - 05-04-2016
Maybe a little Vaseline?
Mel
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - arthropod98 - 05-05-2016
might have to give each of those a shot . . . thanks!
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - MichaelMouse - 05-05-2016
Ivory soap. Shouldn't stain the pocket it's clipped to like oil/grease/graphite. Check the teflon aerosol to see if it won't affect the wood or finish, too. Might be ideal.
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - Cooler - 05-05-2016
MichaelMouse said:
Ivory soap. Shouldn't stain the pocket it's clipped to like oil/grease/graphite. Check the teflon aerosol to see if it won't affect the wood or finish, too. Might be ideal.
I was going to say paraffin wax. Or a mix of paraffin and mineral oil. Heat the mixture until the wax is melted and then paint it on. The mineral oil should be absorbed and the wax should be on the surface.
Of course it could be just like a rifle. It may just need to be broken in. Try working he action a couple hundred times and see if it loosens up.
These might be investment castings and the fit might be a bit tight.
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - arthropod98 - 05-09-2016
thanks for all the responses.
i ended up getting a few types of light duty lube from amazon, and tried this tri-flow one first . . . one drop:
smooth as silk now!
Re: lube for bolt action . . . - bobs64ford352 - 05-09-2016
Arlin Eastman said:
Gun Lube.
I do not know but know Bob62ford makes a lot of them and he might have some advise.
I had a couple times I needed to lube them and oil got a little messy, I think a tried paste wax and it worked pretty good.
Bob