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  1. 03-02-2009, 06:58 PM #1
    pistolpete1
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    Question piston seal conditioning

    What do you condition a leather piston seal with ????

    ta in advance
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  2. 03-02-2009, 07:33 PM #2
    Prewar
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    someone on here was recommending lard or linseed oil....I hear bad things about silicone oil
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  3. 03-02-2009, 07:37 PM #3
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    Here

    Have a look down a bit and you should find a guide to leather washer making and lubricants.
    http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115108
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  4. 03-02-2009, 08:00 PM #4
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    other oil

    A few people have recommended Neatsfoot oil to me, see link:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil
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