Wow there is so much great info here. I went and got some 3 in 1 oil cause it was easy to find after work at rona. It's right next to my house. And then I saw a video on rust removal with vinegar, that seems to be my ticket there. It is only fine surface rust then I got sos pads to scrub the textured sure faces after. It is only on my trimmer handle to the press and the adjusting bolt on the power thrower. Like I said before these items have been items have been sitting out for three years in a humid environment and there is only a little cleaning to do. Hope all of it lasts me a long long time.
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WD40 works ok for cleaning, but as a lubricant or rust prevention it is a horrible choice. Stick with a light oil unless the manufacturer states it needs a grease or something.
You can't go wrong using 3 in 1 oil really.
You can't go wrong using 3 in 1 oil really.
I use sewing machine oil. Some idiot bought a case (we assume) of gallon jugs (4 to the case) of it for the shop YEARS ago, yeah, that's right, gallons. Do you know how long a gallon will last at 25 drops a week? New rules...EVERYTHING has to have manufacturer labels and WHMIS data. No one knows where it came from, but I know where it went.
ETA: yes, I know how long...about 3.5 years.
There was an unopened gallon and a part gallon in the POL locker. Worst part is that none of the machines had seen oil for some time, and the guy with the most time in the shop (4 years) could hardly remember using it, but remembered someone told him they had bought a case of oil.
ETA: yes, I know how long...about 3.5 years.
There was an unopened gallon and a part gallon in the POL locker. Worst part is that none of the machines had seen oil for some time, and the guy with the most time in the shop (4 years) could hardly remember using it, but remembered someone told him they had bought a case of oil.
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I use sewing machine oil on my firearms. Keep them dry for winter.
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I do. Remoil works fine on my Hornady 00-7.
I've used G96 in a pinch on my Hornady single stage press. I do not recommend, as it only lasts for about 150 revolutions before it starts to squeak again. Same thing as WD40, it gums up over time.
As mentioned already, Dillon recommends 10w30 on their presses and i've switched to that. If I have to clean, I'll clean with whatever gun oil I have around (typically G96 or Ballistol) or isopropanol / isopropal alcohol to get the crud off, and put a very thin layer of 10w30 motor oil on the surfaces.
As mentioned already, Dillon recommends 10w30 on their presses and i've switched to that. If I have to clean, I'll clean with whatever gun oil I have around (typically G96 or Ballistol) or isopropanol / isopropal alcohol to get the crud off, and put a very thin layer of 10w30 motor oil on the surfaces.
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Same here.
I use Bostik bearing lubricant on my Dillons and Rockchucker.
It is an aerosol spray on, and the lubricating film dries to the surface. I find there is very little gunk and mess that will get mixed in with bits of spilled powder and residue from spent primers, and much less time cleaning the press compared to using oil or grease.
It is an aerosol spray on, and the lubricating film dries to the surface. I find there is very little gunk and mess that will get mixed in with bits of spilled powder and residue from spent primers, and much less time cleaning the press compared to using oil or grease.
Thank you very much for your valuable input Sir!
I stumbled upon a great rust remover a year ago that surprised me very much. Wipe Out. A bit of Wipe Out on 000000 steel wool applied gently to any sort of rust just eats it away without bothering the finish on a firearm or anything else it's used on. I use it almost exclusively now for all rust problems. It does wonders on rusty lug nuts and frozen bolts on implements as well.
There it was, right in front of me for years and just asking to be given the job. Very likely I am not the only one using it for this purpose. I use it on my loading presses if and when they need them. Other than that I lube them lightly with Slicker mixed with 50% Diesel. Very light coat. Like Big ED, my first press which is still in use as well as the two Rock Chuckers and a Hornady turret press which were bought later are all over 35 years old and all work as well or better than when they were new. Finding a good strong press that produces true to axis ammunition is not always easy and when I do come across one I tend to keep it.
There it was, right in front of me for years and just asking to be given the job. Very likely I am not the only one using it for this purpose. I use it on my loading presses if and when they need them. Other than that I lube them lightly with Slicker mixed with 50% Diesel. Very light coat. Like Big ED, my first press which is still in use as well as the two Rock Chuckers and a Hornady turret press which were bought later are all over 35 years old and all work as well or better than when they were new. Finding a good strong press that produces true to axis ammunition is not always easy and when I do come across one I tend to keep it.
