I'm currently doing occasional 'batches' of LP - digital transfers. This
is enjoyable as I keep finding discs I'd forgotten about, etc. However I'm
starting to get the impression that my Technics direct-drive turntable is
slowing down when switched off more quickly than previously.

This makes me wonder if it is time for me to add a tiny spot of the right
kind of oil to its bearing. Not oiled it in about 20 years!

Alas, the tube of oil that came with the deck about 30 years ago became
damaged and was thrown away years ago. So the question is what kind of oil
or lubricant? I've been looking in the CPC catalogue and ignoring all the
'three in one' types and ones with graphite I'm wondering if the best bet
there is the "7g precision lubricator" of "Super Lube Synthetic Lubricant"
SASLPO. However it is very different to ye olde sowing machine oil in a
tiny tube which had been my initial aim.

Closer in some ways is the "Cartune General Purpose Handy Oil" CP03797 in a
125ml dropper bottle. But this seems a bit basic.

So can anyone comment on the above or suggest an alternative they think
would be better than I can get from someone like CPC/Maplin/etc?

I've looked in a local DIY and there it is all sprays and three-in-one.

There is a bike shop in town. Might they be a better bet? I'll go in when I
get a chance. But I'm out of touch with that as it is decades since I had a
bike and was a frequent user of LPS... :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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So can anyone comment on the above or suggest an alternative they think
would be better than I can get from someone like CPC/Maplin/etc?

Oops! s/than/that !

Jim

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Sewing machine oil? Usually a high quality light oil with no snake
products added.

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I used to use Singer Sewing Machine Oil for things like that. I don't
know if Singer still exist as a firm, let alone whether in this era of
nothing expected to last more than a few months beyond the guarantee
period they bother to supply lubricant to the public, but you might
try searching for that.

I still have the bottle of oil from ma's 1950s era Singer, last I
heard niece has the machine itself. I don't suppose she thinks about
things like maintaining it. It's not the fashion these days.

On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:50:59 +0100, Jim Lesurf
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However it is very different to ye olde sowing machine oil in a
tiny tube which had been my initial aim.
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In article , Dave Plowman (News)
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Sewing machine oil? Usually a high quality light oil with no snake
products added.

That's what I looked for in our local DIY and in the CPC catalogue. But
could not find any. My impression is that it may now be sold with a more
fancy name in a spraycan. :-/ So in effect I'd welcome knowing the part
number etc to order a small amount from someone like CPC. (Failing my local
bike shop idea.)

Slainte,

Jim

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In article ,
Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article , Dave Plowman (News)
wrote:
Sewing machine oil? Usually a high quality light oil with no snake
products added.

That's what I looked for in our local DIY and in the CPC catalogue. But
could not find any. My impression is that it may now be sold with a more
fancy name in a spraycan. :-/ So in effect I'd welcome knowing the part
number etc to order a small amount from someone like CPC. (Failing my
local bike shop idea.)

No shops that specialise in sewing machines nearby? Or possibly a decent
department store?

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Dave Plowman (News)
wrote:
Sewing machine oil? Usually a high quality light oil with no snake
products added.

That's what I looked for in our local DIY and in the CPC catalogue. But
could not find any. My impression is that it may now be sold with a more
fancy name in a spraycan. :-/ So in effect I'd welcome knowing the part
number etc to order a small amount from someone like CPC. (Failing my
local
bike shop idea.)

Slainte,

Jim

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How about this: Swiss High Quality Clock Instrument Camera Oil in Syringe by
AF of Switzerland sold on eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swiss-High...#ht_1532wt_871

A bit expensive, but looks handy.

Justin

"Justin Sellors" wrote in message
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"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Dave Plowman
(News)
wrote:
Sewing machine oil? Usually a high quality light oil with no
snake
products added.

That's what I looked for in our local DIY and in the CPC
catalogue. But
could not find any. My impression is that it may now be sold
with a more
fancy name in a spraycan. :-/ So in effect I'd welcome knowing
the part
number etc to order a small amount from someone like CPC.
(Failing my local
bike shop idea.)

Slainte,

Jim



Maybe a sewing machine shop might have some?


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On 28/04/2013 14:41, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article , Dave Plowman (News)
wrote:
Sewing machine oil? Usually a high quality light oil with no snake
products added.

That's what I looked for in our local DIY and in the CPC catalogue. But
could not find any. My impression is that it may now be sold with a more
fancy name in a spraycan. :-/ So in effect I'd welcome knowing the part
number etc to order a small amount from someone like CPC. (Failing my local
bike shop idea.)

Slainte,

Jim

http://www.knitandsew.co.uk/Singer+Sewing+Machine+Oil/0_CAHA144_CAHA186/PRBE304.htm?gclid=CNHOjcLk7bYCFaTItAoddG8Atg

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"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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I'm currently doing occasional 'batches' of LP - digital transfers. This
is enjoyable as I keep finding discs I'd forgotten about, etc. However I'm
starting to get the impression that my Technics direct-drive turntable is
slowing down when switched off more quickly than previously.

This makes me wonder if it is time for me to add a tiny spot of the right
kind of oil to its bearing. Not oiled it in about 20 years!

Alas, the tube of oil that came with the deck about 30 years ago became
damaged and was thrown away years ago. So the question is what kind of oil
or lubricant? I've been looking in the CPC catalogue and ignoring all the
'three in one' types

I'm sure that there is a 3-in-1 type of oil that is appropriate. You want a
light machine oil or sewing machine oil, which is exactly what basic 3-in-1
oil is.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-IN-ONE-Oil...rds=3+in+1+oil