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On 2018-02-05, Jim Lesurf wrote:

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It seems strange that none of the shops or makers of turntables seem
to sell or provide any oil. Maybe they want to give the impression
that their turntables will *never* need it. But I'd have thought it
was both useful as an 'advert' if suitable for other makes as well,
and a chance to sell the user an accessory.

The Thorens TD160 manual, P25, says "use exclusively Caltex Regal Oil B
(ROB) as supplied with our Lubrication Kit available as an accessory at
your dealer".

The leaflet that came with my (Technics) turntable simply told me to use
the oil they supplied. Alas, I bought it 30+ years ago and the small tube
got lost long ago. I did ask them more recently about what kind of oil, and
go no reply.

The biggest problem will likely be getting hold of it in small enough
quantities.

Any light machine oil, such as sewing machine oil would be fine. Mobil 1
seems popular on forums (probably because it's easy to get).

As you say, the crazy thing is being faced with buying enough oil in a
quantity vastly larger than required. Hence my feeling it is odd that at
least one maker doesn't offer to sell much smaller tubes or bottles.
Cheaper for the user, and a chance for an advert and extra source of
income.

I did try a local cycle shop. But they seemed to only have fancy oils at
impressive prices. Lots of boasted additives... which for all I know would
not have been good for my purpose in a DD turntable.

Fortunately, the TT doesn't seem to have showed any sign of caring that it
hasn't had any new oil for decades. So I've simply left it as is.

Jim

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