Workshop Tips!

Machine Maintenance
Spray "Lubricants" Really Aren't...

It's a common myth that spray "lubricants" such
as WD-40 are "the cat's meow" for quick, easy
lubrication of machinery, etc.  In reality,
they're not lubricants at all!  Their cans
typically advertise that they "stop squeaks",
"clean", "protect", "displace moisture" and
"loosen parts" and say nothing about lubrication
properties.  That's because they're actually
penetrating oils, formulated to loosen rust and
dissolve grease. In fact, using these to lubricate
moving parts will actually remove all the oil
and grease, leaving your parts with no
lubrication whatsoever!