Instrument oil what do you use

Andre said:
Can bad oil in a micrometer cause false readings?
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I would say that depends on the definition of bad. Some oils can dry out over time which could lead to accelerated wear & sticking. And of couse some oils gum up/leave residue over time. This could very well cause false reading. But if the oil was a bit too thick, maybe not so much as giving a false reading say like in a dial indicator, but cause the movement to be slower if anything.
 
darkzero said:
I would say that depends on the definition of bad. Some oils can dry out over time which could lead to accelerated wear & sticking. And of couse some oils gum up/leave residue over time. This could very well cause false reading. But if the oil was a bit too thick, maybe not so much as giving a false reading say like in a dial indicator, but cause the movement to be slower if anything.
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Thank you for the info :))
 
No problem but if anything does happen to one of yours, ya can't blame me! ;) :whistle::lmao:
 
ahahahaha. I think the biggest issue would be in more friction so to speak. If it's thicker it will take some amount on more force to overcome. I suppose that could affect ones "feel".
 
You want the best? Hammond organ tone generator precision oil . Yes I have a B3 Hammond bought new in 1964

sam
 
For 30 years now I have been using “lighter fluid/naphtha” to clean and lube my mics calipers and indicators with no apparent ill affects
 
I use cutting oil
OK I was cutting oil ever thing got oil with cutting oil
When I am cutting oil I use Starret for oil and cleaning Denatured alcohol

Dave

ki4byz said:
For 30 years now I have been using “lighter fluid/naphtha” to clean and lube my mics calipers and indicators with no apparent ill affects
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I use silacone spray on indicator slides and caliper slides. Along with cleaning & lubing, it doesn't attract dirt. Plus I have plenty.
 
I use sewing machine oil and am also trialing baby oil. Trumpet valve oil is quite good too but expensive. The baby oil was about 50 cents per litre.
 
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