For me, there’s nothing wrong with some used light motor oil. Can’t use it if your car is a diesel. Also consider rustproofing oils, with a rubon/off coating. I’m trying linseed oil as a natural alternative to motor oil but even boiled it sets up so it needs to be a crazy thin coat.
Umm linseed oil is an oxidizing oil and therefore not a good choice (Edit: for anywhere lube is needed, it works great as rustproofing on bridges/machinery castings/anything that doesn’t move) since as you’ve found, it will ALWAYS harden… I think the boiling (chemical additive these days 99% of the time) just makes it harden faster/at colder temps?
Ballistol Universal Oil is German or Austrian I think and works great in place of 3 in 1 and many more spots. Thousand and 1 uses, also great for sewing machine oil.
Although it can be tricky to find everywhere, most sporting goods shops with a hunting section will have it, or Canadian Tire does. Comes in spray or liquid. Ask your local hardware store to start carrying it!
For me, there’s nothing wrong with some used light motor oil. Can’t use it if your car is a diesel. Also consider rustproofing oils, with a rubon/off coating. I’m trying linseed oil as a natural alternative to motor oil but even boiled it sets up so it needs to be a crazy thin coat.
Umm linseed oil is an oxidizing oil and therefore not a good choice (Edit: for anywhere lube is needed, it works great as rustproofing on bridges/machinery castings/anything that doesn’t move) since as you’ve found, it will ALWAYS harden… I think the boiling (chemical additive these days 99% of the time) just makes it harden faster/at colder temps?
Ballistol Universal Oil is German or Austrian I think and works great in place of 3 in 1 and many more spots. Thousand and 1 uses, also great for sewing machine oil.
Although it can be tricky to find everywhere, most sporting goods shops with a hunting section will have it, or Canadian Tire does. Comes in spray or liquid. Ask your local hardware store to start carrying it!