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LadyButterfly she/her
piefed.blahaj.zone
LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zoneJoined: 2025-06-10 |
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kungen
feddit.nu
kungen@feddit.nu Joined: 2023-08-03 |
I'm in the CRC 5-56 gang. |
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Eternal192
anarchist.nexus
Eternal192@anarchist.nexusJoined: 2025-09-06 |
If you are a big fan WD-40 then use WD-40 White Lithium for lubrication because normal WD-40 is not a lubricant. |
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tal
lemmy.today
tal@lemmy.todayJoined: 2023-10-04 |
If you are a big fan WD-40 then use WD-40 White Lithium for lubrication because normal WD-40 is not a lubricant.
It does lubricate, but it's not as effective as dedicated lubricants. |
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lokalhorst
feddit.org
lokalhorst@feddit.org Joined: 2026-04-25 |
It does lubricate, but it's not as effective as dedicated lubricants.
It almost seems like it's a multi purpose tool, just like duct tape |
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SailorFuzz
lemmy.world
SailorFuzz@lemmy.worldJoined: 2025-05-23 |
It almost seems like it's a multi purpose tool, just like duct tape
Which is also one of the worst tapes for the job its named for. Actually duct tape sucks at most jobs its used for. It dries out, it cracks, its not airtight, the glue degrades quickly... |
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5715
feddit.org
5715@feddit.org Joined: 2024-10-27 |
Instructions unclear, annoying roommate is covered in WD-40 |
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NigelFrobisher
aussie.zone
NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone Joined: 2023-08-07 |
Which is also one of the worst tapes for the job its named for. Actually duct tape sucks at most jobs its used for. It dries out, it cracks, its not airtight, the glue degrades quickly...
Cos it’s actually a trademark-avoiding name for unbranded Duck Tape. |
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anomnom
sh.itjust.works
anomnom@sh.itjust.works Joined: 2024-11-09 |
If you are a big fan WD-40 then use WD-40 White Lithium for lubrication because normal WD-40 is not a lubricant.
If you don’t want it covered in white goop, or it’s a lock, use dry lube. WD-40 used to sell a ptfe lube that worked really well, but I don’t know if it’s still available. |
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Onomatopoeia
lemmy.cafe
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe Joined: 2025-01-02 |
Which is also one of the worst tapes for the job its named for. Actually duct tape sucks at most jobs its used for. It dries out, it cracks, its not airtight, the glue degrades quickly...
Gorilla brand tape is a lot better than the generics. The adhesive is strong enough to remove coatings/surfaces, or rip weaker woods apart (after sitting long enough). It's pretty permanent. |
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Onomatopoeia
lemmy.cafe
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe Joined: 2025-01-02 |
I'm in the CRC 5-56 gang.
PB Blaster for stuff that's stuck together (rusted bolts). Big fan of silicone, dry lube or lithium otherwise (depending on lubrication needs). |
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ParadoxSeahorse
lemmy.world
ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world Joined: 2023-06-29 |
Which is also one of the worst tapes for the job its named for. Actually duct tape sucks at most jobs its used for. It dries out, it cracks, its not airtight, the glue degrades quickly...
Because it was just trademark dodging, you should be using it on ducks |
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Scott 🇨🇦🏴☠️
sh.itjust.works
RodgeGrabTheCat@sh.itjust.worksJoined: 2025-05-19 |
I'm gonna use this as a profile pic, not sure which account atm. |
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kalpol
lemmy.ca
kalpol@lemmy.ca Joined: 2025-06-05 |
PB Blaster for stuff that's stuck together (rusted bolts). Big fan of silicone, dry lube or lithium otherwise (depending on lubrication needs).
Throw a tube of dielectric grease in there and a lot of heavy machine grease and this is my lube cabinet |
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binarytobis
lemmy.world
binarytobis@lemmy.world Joined: 2025-06-30 |
It does lubricate, but it's not as effective as dedicated lubricants.
WD-40 is designed to break up rust and grime and allow something to move again. Because of this, most of it evaporates quickly and the small amount of lubricant that remains wears out quickly. The example I’ve heard is that you would have to reapply it to a bike chain every 10-20 miles. It also removes actual lubricants like lithium grease and graphite. WD-40 is a terrible lubricant that only works short-term. |
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ohulancutash
feddit.uk
ohulancutash@feddit.uk Joined: 2025-02-16 |
It does lubricate, but it's not as effective as dedicated lubricants.
It’s designed to remove lubricant. It isn’t a long term solution. |
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tal
lemmy.today
tal@lemmy.todayJoined: 2023-10-04 |
It’s designed to remove lubricant. It isn’t a long term solution.
https://www.wd40.com/products/ez-reach/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
There's a degreaser sold under the broader WD-40 brand. Might be what you're thinking of: https://www.wd40.com/products/industrial_strength_degreaser/
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