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Pros

It works (as advertised). No regrets. Better than using wd-40 to loosen or clean them up. Would definitely recommend.



Cons

It is deceptive and dishonest to label mineral oil as tool and instrument oil and price it as if it were something special. Could a only give it a one starbecause of the inconvenience of no cap. Disappoint for sure.

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Quality


The starrett oil is a five star product.


Just like come on quality calipers and micrometers


In particular, the viscosity of the two materials is different.

Price


Machinists typically own a few grand in measuring instruments and a $15 price is a small cost to keep them from rusting and in ...  Read More


This stuff is like liquid gold ( price you'd think it is) wouldn't use anything else on my precision tools

Packaging/appearance


This is used on a lot of starrett instruments as a lubricant and rust preventative coating.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, good, rust, mineral and fine.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.
  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 78.5% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 347 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 24 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However the two bottles received today and another bottled received a few days ago from the same supplier were all missing the red closure cap needed once the bottle is opened


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However a needle oilier is the best way to apply it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The bottle tip is too fat to access key mechanisms


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The oil does not congeal and become gummy over time


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Yes the starrett tool and instrument oil is mineral oil but its not the same as the stuff you buy at the pharmacy


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The stuff at the pharmacy is heavy mineral oil cas 8012951


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The stuff in the starrett oil is light mineral oil cas 8042475

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