Members Scoutmom103 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 23, 2018 There are 2 tri-flow grease's listed on their website. Which one are you guys using? How long does it's stay on the gears, before you need to recoat? I stopped in an auto supply store and they recommended a heavy-duty grease, but the person helping said it may dry out after 5 or 6 months (that sounded a little strange. It had lithium and was a modern lubricant). Thank you for your help. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted March 24, 2018 Members Report Posted March 24, 2018 TriFlow stays longer than any other grease I’ve used. And I’ve used them all. Regards, Eric Quote
Members brmax Posted March 24, 2018 Members Report Posted March 24, 2018 If you decide on the Tri flow brand, use the clear synthetic. The other is for other types of equipment. I understand from the earlier post your restoring so Im taking this as the old lube has been removed. Thats a good choice you made. We should remember most synthetics are great for higher temps, not a critical thing here. What is important is the “clean” or non or very very few additives to oils and greases being used in precision machining components. Here is where the clear oils we all use along with the older “standard” white lithium grease thats been used for ages for new assembly of parts and or repair and adjustment of such. So in any case it will need to be monitored and likely other oils needed if there is shafts and bushings. Respectfully the grease can only sit, its not likely to soak down to a bushing, so that may need to be monitored. good day Floyd Quote
Members suzelle Posted March 25, 2018 Members Report Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) On 3/23/2018 at 7:42 PM, gottaknow said: TriFlow stays longer than any other grease I’ve used. And I’ve used them all. Regards, Eric Great to know Eric! Although I have a 1 lb. can of grease that came with every commercial embroidery machine we own (LOL) I always feel weird smearing that stuff all over the gears because I know how get dark and gunky it is going to get. I always clean up previous grease before applying new, but that is a messy job! Have thought of getting some TriFlow, now I think I will. Great discussion here everyone! I think I'll donate all that grease! One thing I started doing a couple years back with my sewing machine oil is adding Marvel Mystery Oil to it. Mix is 50 Marvel/50 Lily white. The Marvel Mystery Oil is reddish in color, so mixed in with the Lily oil, it appears orange. Smells good, I like that! What I really like though, is that it seems to keep my machines running smoother and cleaner. I've thought of using it on the gears too, think I'll go ahead and do that now since there were a few comments about those who just oil the gears. Edited March 25, 2018 by suzelle spelling Quote
480volt Posted March 25, 2018 Report Posted March 25, 2018 11 hours ago, suzelle said: One thing I started doing a couple years back with my sewing machine oil is adding Marvel Mystery Oil to it. Mix is 50 Marvel/50 Lily white. What lubrication inadequacies are you addressing by using Marvel Mystery Oil, which is mostly mineral oil and Stoddard solvent? Quote
Members suzelle Posted March 25, 2018 Members Report Posted March 25, 2018 3 hours ago, 480volt said: What lubrication inadequacies are you addressing by using Marvel Mystery Oil, which is mostly mineral oil and Stoddard solvent? Not any inadequacies really, I keep them oiled regularly. A commercial embroidery machine mechanic recommended it. Quote
Members Bugstruck Posted March 26, 2018 Members Report Posted March 26, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 9:03 AM, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said: Tri-Flow has...magical properties. That said, we also us Castrol hi temp grease, for axle, disk breaks, stuff like that. Gregg, I don't know if that Castrol high temp comment was intended to be as funny as it is but know this..... had me grinning. And I still don't know if you were serious or not. Doesn't even matter No telling what equipment you are running up there. Quote
Members Viking Queen Posted March 26, 2018 Members Report Posted March 26, 2018 Tri Flow Clear Grease is the one you want, as someone else already said. It does not harden or get stiff with age. Many bicycle shops carry it or can order it for you. Our local Ace Hardware store ordered it for me. I have used in on several vintage domestic Singers with great success. A small amount is all that is needed. Quote
Rockoboy Posted March 30, 2018 Report Posted March 30, 2018 When I had my new 227R copy delivered and setup, the machine service guy recommended Inox spray. I think Inox is known the whole world over. Does any body have any thoughts on this lubricant? Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
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