Recent content by Chris S

Good advice... the 20-24 thimble markings are lighter than before. I was glad my fingers weren't black and sticky with frame paint, but I didn't think about the markings.

Thanks for info. I came back here to say after sitting a couple/few hours, it's smooth through full range. I call anything in "that kind of can", 3-in-1 (I do remember the real stuff was kind of thick). Mom had Pfaff oil in same type can. Just read label and I have Gunk Super Oil #L10-03...

Hi - first time posting here. Always appreciate knowledge on forums. I have an ebay Starrett 4-5 in micrometer - was very sticky, gummed up, so I searched, ended up here. I thought the small thumbscrew should slip (learned it's the ratchet). Found here that it's ok to take thimble off all...