WD-40 experiment

ddean

ddean

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No big, but-------
Had a spray can in hand last week & decided to see
what happened if I left some on a paper towel;
would any residue be in the paper after a week or so.
The answer is yes.

There is a -waxy- oily residue remaining in the paper towel.
Most of the volume of the wet spray evaporated overnight.

The waxy bit surprised me.
 
Uncle uses WD-40 to keep the inventory up to snuff.

Yvsa, does that food quality silicone you found protect the wood inside scabbards?
 
Originally posted by Rusty
Yvsa, does that food quality silicone you found protect the wood inside scabbards?
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Bro, don't know about protection but it sure makes 'em slick. The Ballistol-Lube is said to give protection to the wood as well as the leather and the metals.
I've been very satisfied with it.:)

As an experiment there is a couple of rigs in my safe that have had absolutely -No- treatment of any kind. These rigs are as I received them, they were wiped down to remove any residual oil or grease and then with a soft cloth to remove any other traces of fingerprints or whatever and then put away.
The khuk and their auxiliary tools are kept in their scabbards. So far they have suffered no ill effects after over a year.:)
 
Originally posted by Rusty
Uncle uses WD-40 to keep the inventory up to snuff.
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I think Uncle Bill also sprinkles the blade with some magic lint before he ships it.

:D
 
Naval Jelley brand has a spray for rust prevention, a sort of blueish can. It works pretty well on woodworking equipment stored for far-too-long-and-not-making-me-any-money-because-I-can't-find-a-decent-shop-to-rent but I digress...

:D
 
After the corn cobs and dog fart posts I had better leave this one alone or no telling what Bruise would do.:rolleyes: :p :D ;) ;)
 
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