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Re: Epson 1200 BANGING sound? HELP!

2003-08-04 by Stephen Kobrin

Another alternative that I use on cameras is the lubricant that model 
railroaders use.  It is sold in small plastic tubes with a nice long 
nozzle.  It does not attract dust and does not penetrate.

I found it in the local hobby shop.

Steve


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "B. Alex Pettit 
Jr." <a_pettit_jr@y...> wrote:
> Try TetraGun oil: it has a reasonable viscocity, is synthetic and 
with 
> a good teflon content.
> 
>  I just noticed my E3000 making a vibration sound on each return 
> motion of the head. A bit of this oil, actually, a tad more than 
very 
> light, was needed to make it smooth. I plan to wipe it off and 
reapply 
> after a bit of use frees the crud out from inside the sleeve 
bearing 
> on to the shaft. 
> 
> PS: Don't forget the  front head rest guide flange ( at least on 
the 
> E3000 ) 
> 
> Best,
> Alex
> 
> 
> > 
> > Don't use WD-40 ...
> > There are some great gun oils out there. Very, very thin layer.
> >

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