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I prefer 3-in-1 as an all-rounder.
by aidenn0 9mo ago
I prefer 3-in-1 as an all-rounder.
- topspin 9mo agoI've grown to dislike the smell of 3-in-1. It's not awful, but once it gets on the skin you smell it for hours, even after washing. I've started using M-Pro 7 gun oil for the same tasks. Not that it solves world hunger or anything, by I always have some around, I don't end up smelling volatile organics for the rest of the day.
- scrumper 9mo ago3-in-1 is pretty unpleasant, I agree. I use it as a cutting fluid for drilling steel mostly and it's not any nicer when hot. Perhaps I will try some of your gun oil. Best smelling shop liquid I've yet encountered is Marvel Mystery Oil. It's amazing.
- topspin 9mo agoPluses and minuses as cutting fluid. It's not sulfurized or chlorinated, like actual (and lower cost) cutting fluid. On the other hand, the vapors are non-toxic, being mostly polyalphaolefin synthetic oil, and it likely is better than 3-in-1 as cutting fluid for adhoc use, if only due to significantly lower vapor pressure and higher flash point.
- mgrandl 9mo agoTry Ballistol, it’s so good!
- linksnapzz 9mo agoCame to post this; Ballistol works brilliantly; and can also be used as a leather conditioner, wound dressing, & marinade for carne de cheval, with the addition of some juniper berries and a little rosemary.
- mgrandl 9mo agoThe best all-rounder is Ballistol. Smells way less than 3-in-1 and performs great!