A good alternative oil is Marvel's Air Tool Oil.

John

On 12/27/2012 10:27 AM, James Felder wrote:
> 3-in-1 should come with the disclaimer "use of this product WILL destroy any sewing machine it is used on."
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> I wonder what else it is bad for?
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> What makes it turn to sticky lacquer?
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> Jim
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> On Dec 27, 2012, at 10:08 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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>> At 09:50 AM 12/27/2012, Tom Hargrave wrote:
>>> WD-40, but only to be used as intended - WD-40 is not a lubricant!
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>> This is one meme that has to go away.  WD40 was reformulated several years ago -- check the MSDS.  No more Stoddard Solvent that used to be the main ingredient.  It now contains oil(s) and is advertised as a lubricant.  From the FAQ on their site:
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>>> How is WD-40 Multi-Use Product different from 3-IN-ONE®Oil?
>>>
>>> WD-40 Multi-Use Product is the ultimate multi-purpose problem solver. WD-40 removes gunk, penetrates to loosen stuck parts, prevents rust and corrosion, -->and is a light lubricant.<-- 3-IN-ONE, with its special drip spout, enables you to apply product without any overspray or splatter. 3-IN-ONE is ideal to use on tools, rollers, hinges, in-line skates, wheels... nearly everything that moves.
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>> Cheers,
>> David
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