Klarinet Archive - Posting 000059.txt from 1997/08

From: gene keyes <gene@-----.net>
Subj: Re: 10 w 40 for Key Oil
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 09:28:42 -0400

At 10:14 PM 8/1/97 -0400, you wrote:
>At 10:29 AM 8/1/97 -0400, you wrote:
>>Yes, some do use automobile oil for their keys. I was told that
>>manufacturers (Clarinets) use it also, as it is heavier then regular key
>oil.
>>I prefer Dura Lube-(just kidding).
>>D.B.
>>
>>
>>
>>Someone Wrote:
>>Since I live in the desert and it's hot right now,
>>should I use a 10W30 or 10W40 weight oil?
>>David C. Blumberg
>>reedman@-----.com
>>
>>
>I, too, have heard recommendations of motor oil for keys, especially for
>saxophone. Personally, I think it is too heavy for clarinet. I have some
>Bach rotor oil that came in a nice pin oiler that is much heavier than key
>oil (which is basically de-scented kerosene) and seems to do the job well.
>
>
>
>Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
>451 Old Orchard Drive http://www.concentric.net/~bhausman
>Essexville, MI 48732 http://members.wbs.net/homepages/z/o/o/zoot14.html
>
>If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.
>
>I've been using a straight 10 wt HD motor oil for years and it seems to
work great......try it......you'll like it/gk

Gene Keyes
gene@-----.net