earthdome Posted November 7 Posted November 7 Anyone seen graphite powdered lubricant? Haven't seen it in the usual hardware stores. Works great for door locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Posted November 7 Posted November 7 Just now, earthdome said: Anyone seen graphite powdered lubricant? Haven't seen it in the usual hardware stores. Works great for door locks. Shopee and Lazada have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted November 7 Posted November 7 5 minutes ago, Possum said: Shopee and Lazada have it. When we have an oil change on the car we save the used oil to use on things around the House and garden, Works wonders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffH Posted November 7 Posted November 7 2 hours ago, earthdome said: Anyone seen graphite powdered lubricant? Haven't seen it in the usual hardware stores. Works great for door locks. They had it in the Handyman store a while back, not sure if there's a branch near you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 7 Posted November 7 8 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: When we have an oil change on the car we save the used oil to use on things around the House and garden, Works wonders I would be very careful with that, used engineoil is known to be very toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted November 7 Forum Support Posted November 7 (edited) The "lead" in pencils is actually graphite. Pencil the rough part of the key, push it the lock and turn a few times. Works great. Edited November 7 by Mike J 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy F. Posted November 7 Posted November 7 2 hours ago, Viking said: I would be very careful with that, used engineoil is known to be very toxic. Also, dust and dirt accumulate in oil which makes things quite messy. Graphite powder, being a dry lubricant, is much better for locks. I got mine from Lazada. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy F. Posted November 7 Posted November 7 54 minutes ago, Mike J said: The "lead" in pencils is actually graphite. Pencil the rough part of the key, push it the lock and turn a few times. Works great. I like it! Excellent suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted November 8 Posted November 8 4 hours ago, Viking said: I would be very careful with that, used engineoil is known to be very toxic. So is graphite lubricants, Is graphite lubricant toxic to humans? Product Information Causes serious eye damage. Can be fatal if swallowed Inhalation Is a respiratory sensitizer. Eye contact Causes eye damage/irritation. Ingestion Can be fatal if swallowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthdome Posted November 8 Author Posted November 8 Heading to Handyman today. Thanks for all the replies. Even the disinformation from big oil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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