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I did not search to find exactly where but a short while back there was a discussion about what to use to lubricate the sheaves. One recommendation was a Zoom Spout oiler with which I wholeheartedly agree.

This morning, this popped up on my browser screen. I must have done an online search and Google now knows what I use. But look at the price differentials.

First observations are likely wrong. Factors like "unit of issue" and "shipping costs" confuse the conclusion.

dusty wrote:I did not search to find exactly where but a short while back there was a discussion about what to use to lubricate the sheaves. One recommendation was a Zoom Spout oiler with which I wholeheartedly agree.

This morning, this popped up on my browser screen. I must have done an online search and Google now knows what I use. But look at the price differentials.

First observations are likely wrong. Factors like "unit of issue" and "shipping costs" confuse the conclusion.

That is costly. I find I can average paying around $2 a bottle for the Zoom Spout Turbine Oil. The $2.38 bottle at the bottom of the ad is where I have ordered from before. I always try to include a bottle of the Zoom Spout Turbine Oil with any part I sell that will require lubrication. I am finding that the more oil you put in the control sheave, the better the control sheave bearing will survive and continue to operate. I do not believe you can over oil this bearing. I have been having great success flushing out the control sheave bearing several times with lots of oil when it is out of the headstock.

The one star reviews for this Amazon listing try to be helpful:)

http://www.amazon.com/ZOOM-SPOUT-ZS75A-Zoom-Spout-Lubricating-Oil/product-reviews/B000HACY3Y/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one/186-1400045-2727517?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0

Surely, that's for a case...

If it is by the case, then perhaps this would be a good buy to use in the old jigsaw crankcase?

Which oil do you recommend for using in the old jigsaw? I have one in the attic awaiting restoration. I think I'll work on it after I'm finished with the scroll saw since I do have the assorted die files for it (which I could have used for many previous projects:) )

My point was that often the price does not tell all of the story. Unit of Issue is a major factor. Are you buying 1 each or are you buying a case lot. Some of the advertisers are clear on this while others are not.

Likewise, some ship free while others charge a shipping and handling fee. Sometimes the low cost item comes at a rather high shipping cost (a rip off in my opinion).

Buyer Beware

My 'research' revealed it is for 12 4oz bottles.

Look out for 'shipping'!!!!!!!!:eek:

http://www.rakuten.com/prod/ez-flo-55191-zoom-spout-oiler/235762948.html?listingId=294144834&scid=pla_google_NAMEBRANDFAUCETS&adid=18172&gclid=CLrI5-fq070CFUqUfgod2m4AVA

dj1960gold wrote:If it is by the case, then perhaps this would be a good buy to use in the old jigsaw crankcase?

Which oil do you recommend for using in the old jigsaw? I have one in the attic awaiting restoration. I think I'll work on it after I'm finished with the scroll saw since I do have the assorted die files for it (which I could have used for many previous projects:) )

I use this oil in the jigsaw crankcase. It only takes 3 oz so do not put the whole bottle in the jigsaw as you can blow the seals and have oil coming out the breather hole.