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Old 09-27-2006, 10:09 AM   #1
 
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Default Can I use mineral oil to lube bow parts?

Howdy! everybody;

I was pondering something;could house hold mineral be used to lube my crossbows metal and moving parts? If any of you all would have any suggestions or comments I'd be greatful?

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Old 09-27-2006, 10:18 AM   #2
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TenPoint sells a Rail & Trigger lube. I would stay away from oily lubes like mineral oil, they pick up sand and grit which will become grinding compound on mechanical parts.
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Old 09-27-2006, 10:25 AM   #3
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I use a product available at Mal-Wart called "Tri-Flo[w]. It has teflon suspended in it, cheap and very slick, think it was originally for bicycle chains. It dries and leaves a film, so doesn't gather dirt. I like it best for my triggers, think it takes at least a lb off of them. Smells good too! lol.
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I use a product available at Mal-Wart called "Tri-Flo[w]. It has teflon suspended in it, cheap and very slick, think it was originally for bicycle chains. It dries and leaves a film, so doesn't gather dirt. I like it best for my triggers, think it takes at least a lb off of them. Smells good too! lol.

Thats what I used on $100,000 Bank Vault Doors. I also use it on all my guns!
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Stay away from WD-40.
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Hog: Wuz you werkin day shift or night shift on them thar banky vaults???
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Hog: Wuz you werkin day shift or night shift on them Thar Banky vaults???
Always day shift!Had the business for over 20yrs and then went to the sheriffs dept. for 15yrs as supervisorof security on all penitentiarylocking devices.Been retired 3yrs now.
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Howdy! everybody;

I was pondering something;could house hold mineral be used to lube my crossbows metal and moving parts? If any of you all would have any suggestions or comments I'd be greatful?

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Welcome to the forum! I would follow the mfgr's recommendation. Triflow is good as is any other CLP (military acronym). I don't use any on mine and never have and its older than some people here! If you feel you have to, use as little as possible (apply enought to coat the surface in question only).
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