On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 4:47:20 PM UTC-5, Jeßus wrote:
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> On Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:29:08 -0700 (PDT), "
> > wrote:
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> >On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 3:42:01 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
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> >> I had to get a key cut today and it was a tube key.
> >>
> >>
> >What is a 'tube key?'
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> Presumably like this:
> http://www.batonlockusa.com/batontaiwan/indexp4.htm
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Ooooooooh ok. I've seen those but never used one.
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> >But for sticky locks I've always used graphite powder.
> >Smooth as butta.
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> I use silicone grease/spray. Graphite powder is good too.
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> This one of those topics where there doesnt seem to be consensus, even
> amongst locksmiths.
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>
I was having trouble getting the latch for my truck hood to
release. Once I did, I gave it a good spray with silicone and
now it opens with ease. I plan on giving it another good squirt
during the winter months and thereafter.