Troy,


Good info; thanks!

For handscrews (and wooden vices), what would you think about a
non-drying oil such as mineral oil?  (The author says "...or any other
type of oil."  Seems like a non-drying oil would be OK.  Unless the
concern is that it would soften the wood(??).


--Travis


> But in the world of wooden clock movements people like to slather the
> movements with linseed oil to "feed" and reinforce the teeth on the wheels.
> It doesn't. Instead it oxidizes, discoloring the wood and forms a sticky
> surface finish which is perfect for catching dust.  While the use of the
> word oil in the name might make one think it could be a lubricant, this is
> is not the case. I suspect this is why Kingshott makes this comment.

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> If your threads are well formed I suspect lubrication is unnecessary but in
> a pinch I would probably use some paste wax.
>
> Troy

>> But then he warns, "Under no circumstances put linseed or any other
>> oil on the wooden threads."