C2 clock lube: why not WD-40?

[Gary W.]

Re: C2 clock lube: why not WD-40?

I used to work for a grandfather clock manufacturing company, and the technicians in our movement repair area used pen oiler similar to the one in this link to apply oil to the pivot points only:

http://www.clockoil.com/

One of the problems associated with spraying movements with oil is that it encourages accumulation of dust and other contaminants on the movement - potentially causing premature wear.

Todd

Thanks a bunch, Todd, most appreciated....will add a kit to my collection of "rarely used but really neat" special tools
Best Regards,
Gary.