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Walkerman
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« on: February 28, 2018, 01:43:20 PM »
Like Waverly, etc.  do you oil them occasionally?  If so, what do you use.
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2018, 02:12:37 PM »
I have heard that oil just makes them collect dust and other crud that gums them up over time.  Sometimes when they are new, open back tuners are a little difficult to turn.  I just use my Larrivee string winder to turn them a bit and loosen them up...
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2018, 03:33:03 PM »
When there real stiff I use sowing machine oil,just a drop.Turn the tuners and wipe off any left over oil.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2018, 03:38:08 PM »
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 28, 2018, 03:33:03 PM
When there real stiff I use sowing machine oil,just a drop.Turn the tuners and wipe off any left over oil.
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I have heard a touch of petroleum jelly on the worm gear only.
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2018, 08:30:30 PM »
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 28, 2018, 03:33:03 PM
When there real stiff I use sowing machine oil,just a drop.Turn the tuners and wipe off any left over oil.
Yep. That's it.
One drop only.
 
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2018, 11:29:48 PM »
I use the jelly sold for guitar tuners but I make sure to wipe off any excess because it will collect gunk. If you leave your guitar out, I wouldn't use anything at all and just be sure to clean the dust out of the tuners occasionally.
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