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[IC] Cheap lube oil
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 07:18
by beltet
Hi.
I have bought a bottle of compressor oil that I use atm for lubing switches. Why I bought it is because of the price. I think I can make it cost ~0.5€+shipping for a 10ml flask. Its a flask like this:
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=1815589358 ... 0516600346
I'm not sure about shipping yet but I think it wouldn't be that much.
It have the same viscosity as Krytox GPL 104(ISO 68)
Would anyone be interested?
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 09:34
by Stabilized
I would be interested in trying some; have you tried it out on any switches yet?
I am looking for something to lube clears with at the moment, so I think I am looking for a thicker solution (not sure).
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 09:41
by Khers
Stabilized wrote: I would be interested in trying some; have you tried it out on any switches yet?
I am looking for something to lube clears with at the moment, so I think I am looking for a thicker solution (not sure).
Generally you're looking for lower viscosity for switches and higher for stabilizers.
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 11:03
by andrewjoy
i may be interested
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 11:21
by beltet
I have lubed my new board but I haven't had the opportunity to try them because I'm not finished with it yet.
This is the first time I lube a whole board so can't say anything about this yet.
But in theory it would be the same feeling like lubing with krytox GPL 104
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 11:50
by Stabilized
Khers wrote: Generally you're looking for lower viscosity for switches and higher for stabilizers.
I do see a lot of people mixing 104 with 205, which I thought was thicker, I am just concerned about this being to thin.
Then again, it's cheap and I have switches laying around, so count me interested

Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 13:23
by scottc
Very interested in this!
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 14:04
by Muirium
I could be, as I'm installing light springs into vintage blacks sometime.
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 16:17
by beltet
OK. Seems like there is a bit of interest.
I have to source the bottles. And check postage. How fast do everyone need it? When ordering from eBay the bottles will arrive in a week or two.
Will search other places aswell(Sweden) but then the price would rise...
How much is everyone willing to pay?
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 16:31
by andrewjoy
don't need it super fast
but would need enough for 2-3 keywords
Posted: 29 Dec 2014, 16:32
by chzel
I am interested as well, just a note though. I am not sure if I would trust shipping in those bottles, the cap would be leak-prone.
Something like
this might be better for shipping, and worse for using!
Best would be a bottle with luer lock and cap/needle but that means $$$
Posted: 30 Dec 2014, 01:37
by beltet
chzel wrote: I am interested as well, just a note though. I am not sure if I would trust shipping in those bottles, the cap would be leak-prone.
Something like
this might be better for shipping, and worse for using!
Best would be a bottle with luer lock and cap/needle but that means $$$
Thanks! I just thougt they would be the same when closed. But of course not, because of the needle.
Thinking of buying syringes aswell, but it can be some restrictions here in my country on them, will double check that.
Think I order those bottles you linked.