graphite and Protec

[Richard Brekne]

Hi Sarah, Jim, and others

I have tried at least 12 different ways of going about "lubricating" the
knuckles and to date the hands down winner is Teflon powder applied with a left
over high treble hammer. I have a little teflon powder in a lid from a jar that
I dip/scrape the top of the hammer into. Teflon powder gets picked up by the
felt and then I just rub this into the knuckle. Seems like the felt of the
hammer against the leather of the knuckle is a good combination for working the
powder into the leather. Lasts longer then anything else I have tried.

Regardless of what you use, you are going to need to repeat the proceedure every
so often. Nothing lasts forever... nothing ever did.

RicB

Sarah Fox wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> You wrote:
>
> >A new set of knuckles with a 'lite' swiping of graphite (stick form) as well
> as a powdering with teflon will feel better and last longer >than either of
> these twoalone.............
> >But what do I know? :-)
> >Jim Bryant (FL)
>
> I was advised by one person to consider massaging talc into the buckskin.  I
> never really considered talc as a lubricant.  Graphite or teflon would make
> more sense to me.  Any thoughts regarding talc??  Have you heard of anyone
> else doing this??
>
> Also, how light a swipe of graphite is "light."  Can this be overdone?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Peace,
> Sarah
>
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Richard Brekne
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