Machine Oil to Use with Tormek Leather Honing Compound
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monophoto
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'Machine oil' is a light lubricant typically used on sewing machines and other light-duty machines. The brand that I'm most familiar with is 'Three-in-One'; other relatively well-know brands 'Liquid Wrench' and 'Marvel Mystery Oil'. The critical characteristic of these oils is that they are free flowing and not very viscous.
Contrary to popular opinion, WD-40 is not a light machine oil.
Contrary to popular opinion, WD-40 is not a light machine oil.
Cloven
Member
I probably wouldn't use WD40 if I were you, I'd use an actual oil. Sewing machine or 3 in one, as mentioned, would be good. A mineral oil would be best. The lighter the viscosity, the better. It's to condition the leather and just generally keep it from drying out.
low_48
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I wouldn't use 3 in 1, I hate the smell. I use Sid Harvey's Extendo All Purpose Motor and Bearing Oil in my shop. Never used it on a Tormek wheel though. I get it at the local True Value.
http://www.amazon.com/Panef-Corp-F2...21728136&sr=8-1&keywords=sid+harvey's+extendo
http://www.amazon.com/Panef-Corp-F2...21728136&sr=8-1&keywords=sid+harvey's+extendo
jttheclockman
Member
Many people with that tool use mineral oil. I use Neatsfoot oil. Used for many many years on my baseball gloves.
robertkulp
Member
I just use mineral oil.
KenV
Member
Tony -- Looks like you are ending your sharpening journey with a Tormek -- That will do a good job making steel sharp!!!!
Glen Lucas is a strong advocate of tormek for sharp.
I will probably end up there as my joints get worse --- but maybe not until next year.
Glen Lucas is a strong advocate of tormek for sharp.
I will probably end up there as my joints get worse --- but maybe not until next year.
Hi Kevin:
I could have bought anything, but heard many good things about a 1 x 42 belt grinder (Kalamazoo). It was recommended to me by a fellow turner. It was also 1/4 the price. If I didn't like it, it's a small investment. I bought a bunch of belts (80 to 1400 grit) and the One Way jigs and I have been delighted with the results. However, I am only sharpening two concave oval skews and a spindle master. I finish my sharpening with a leather stop that needs to be "treated" with a light machine oil before applying the tormek honing cream to the strop.
I could have bought anything, but heard many good things about a 1 x 42 belt grinder (Kalamazoo). It was recommended to me by a fellow turner. It was also 1/4 the price. If I didn't like it, it's a small investment. I bought a bunch of belts (80 to 1400 grit) and the One Way jigs and I have been delighted with the results. However, I am only sharpening two concave oval skews and a spindle master. I finish my sharpening with a leather stop that needs to be "treated" with a light machine oil before applying the tormek honing cream to the strop.