WD-40 might have some oil in it, but, it would only be considered a lubricant for something that doesn’t need much lubricating to begin with. It would have almost zero shear or load characteristics, and would beat a hasty retreat from high temps. That said, I think it is a great bore solvent, and a bit on some 0000 steel wool brightens blued surfaces like magic. Any decent gun oil is going to be superior to WD-40 as an actual lubricant.


You guys are using paste wax on your machinery? What the hell, it isn’t 1953 anymore:

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Use this. I would never use it near a gun, as it has silicones and wax of some sort in it, but, it slicks up the surface of a metal implement and holds rust out very well-the facilities people for some reason believe there is profit in letting the temps and humidity go wild in the plant over the weekend, leaving paper cutter beds that aren’t treated with Quality-Pol completely rusted. This will hold them from rusting.

I vividly remember the response to a question of case accessories I asked of Herve’ Bruchet. “Crap that goes in an English gun case” he muttered. “Snap the triggers, and put the Darne in the case. No need of snap caps or screw drivers, and the oil bottle will just spill someday”.

Works for me.


Best,
Ted