I use it for anything that shouldn't move, so not-bearings.

@Criggie Psychopaths: Know the signs.

-grin- cyclopaths

pscyclepaths ?

Once used a cyclotron. Never a cyclopath.

@gschenk I've seen the discussion about copper grease on aluminium, but I am building with steel spokes and brass nips so...

@ArtGertner good choice!

@gschenk Will answer soon-ish. Flying back to Toronto in 20-ish hours and I've got a lot to do before then

Christmas break goes by so quickly

have a good flight.

@ArtGertner boiled linseed oil is used to protect wood. The half-litre bottle I have is from a UK manufacturer, did cost about 30 EUR here. I don't know if it's the same stuff people claim to use a spoke prep, but would not be surprised, since it's been a staple in every household in the early days of bicycles.

Might be worth a question: is commercial 'spoke prep' boiled linseed oil the same as boild linseed oil used for woodworking.

Thanks @gschenk, linseed oil added to the list of things to try on the next few builds.

@gschenk Aussies are good for some things, like mining mud :-P