Lubricants

[*Hootie]

I keep hearing about this particular lubricant,

TS 321. What is it, and where do I get it. I ran a search on google, didn't find anything on where to buy it. Also, what brand names does it go under.

Hootie

[BASSHUNTER1961]

That's cause it's TSI 321.. Here you go http://www.detectorbuy.com/shop/cart.php?target=category&category_id=256

[*Hootie]

That's cause it's TSI 321.. Here you go http://www.detectorbuy.com/shop/cart.php?target=category&category_id=256

Whoops, my mistake, 1 letter sure makes a difference.

Hootie

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

TSI 321 is a good lube. As a synthetic it is a little more stable in a range of temps etc. FWIW having worked in the lube industry for years and running a distributorship, it's one industry with almost as much hype and marketing as fishing tackle. Keep things clean #1 and lubed with a quality product in it's appropriate application and you will be fine.

[.RM.]

X2 Mike Comments!

[*Hootie]

TSI 321 is a good lube. As a synthetic it is a little more stable in a range of temps etc. FWIW having worked in the lube industry for years and running a distributorship, it's one industry with almost as much hype and marketing as fishing tackle. Keep things clean #1 and lubed with a quality product in it's appropriate application and you will be fine.

Good enough for me DVT. I'll stick to my Reel Butter.

Thanks, Hootie

[OnthePotomac]

It is made by the American Gas and Chemical Company and was developed for NASA because oil cannot be used in space. I am currently running TSI 301 dipped bearings in January in two Citicas and so far they are doing great, but I am a reel tinkerer on my own reels. TSI 321 is actually the lubricant and TSI 301 is a fast evaporating solvent with 321 suspended in it. Some reel tinkerers just use the 321, but they both end up the same.

By the way, it is an excellent gun lubricant and is used by police departments. I use it on my unblued 1911 and there is now never a trace of rust on it.

Here is the company site if you want to know more about the products. http://www.tsi301.com/main.htm

[Capt.Bob]

It is is a big plus as one proper treatment should last all season unless contaminated by dirt, sand, and what have you. It is excellent on the level wind systems as it does not attract dirt like grease and oil, and great on bearings as after treating I blow them out and have no resistance like you get with oils. When you use the lighter oils on high speed spool bearings the lighter the better for less drag on the bearings, when you use these lighter oils one drawback is you need to lube more often to keep them lubed and protected from corrosion, with heavier longer lasting oils, they slow the bearings. The use of 321 can be used on all plastics, and gives you the best of both worlds. 301 is the same thing with solvents in it that can harm some plastics, but help penetrate the surface and bond to the parts being treated. When servicing reels for customers, they have been very happy with these lubes. Be sure you understand these lube and the precautions using them if you decide to try them. They give excellent long term lubricity and corrosion protection. Any one using this product for the first time should check the sight and read the information on both products before using it, as it is not oil!! Others have posted this but I will repeat it here http://www.tsi301.com/tsi321main.htm

[papajoe222]

Thanks for the heads up on using it on your firearms. It'd be nice to reduce the number of chemicals, solvents, lubricants, etc. around the house. Wonder how it would work as a general lube like for hardware?

[OnthePotomac]

Why not, once applied it is always there.