I have some GPL 205 grade 2 in a sealed container. I haven’t opened it yet, but so far my Krytox purchases have been successful.
I have GPL 202, GPL 204 and GPL 206, all Grade 2. In addition I have GPL 104 and GPL 107 that is so viscous it’s almost like honey.
I’m keen to get some 157 FSH and experiment with it. Also some GPL 105 so I can make GPL 205 grade 0.
Is there a store page for krytox or do you buy from a local vendor?
There are various distributors and vendors. As I’m in Australia, I’ve bought from eBay or U-Buy. In the US, Zoro Tools sells Krytox.
As I’ve registered a business, I might try contacting the distributors directly.
The official distributor for Krytox is Chemours, a subsidiary of DuPont. Miller-Stephenson also seems to have a distributor-like role.
I would expect that the other vendors mostly buy from those sources.
You can definitely get a whole set of switches done with one applicator. They also actually hold up pretty well as I have some that I used multiple times & just wiped clean with a tissue that are still useable. Although personally I much prefer using a fine artist brush for my lubing (like a 0 or 00 tip). I think it is much easier to control the amount of lube you’re getting on & coming off of a brush vs the applicators. That said I do a lot of painting experience & currently work for a painting company (I’m a carpenter by trade, but have experience in almost all phase of residential, commercial, & industrial construction), so me being partial to the brushes may have more to do with that than anything.
Edit: It also makes a huge difference if you get some good artist brushes. The cheap ones are really a huge step back from them as far as how well they perform. In fact I’d actually take an applicator over a cheap brush, so there is that too.
I sell lube with applicator kits as an option. These include one of the applicators we’re talking about in this thread, a tiny synthetic brush, and two types of sponge-on-a-stick. So users can choose their favourite.
And disposable plastic gloves. These are very handy!
That is an awesome selection of stuff to send along with lube! Most place I buy from you’re lucky to get a few applicators with it, not that I really mind that, but that is definitely a sign you’re going above & beyond which would make me want to buy through you if I wasn’t in the US & closer to AU!
Thank you!
I’m constantly thinking of ways to value-add, and I have some new ones I’m keen to test. My chief problem is procrastination.
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I also love to talk about technology when I’m in the mood, so I also offer online advice. It’s easier than actually doing my job, after all!
From what I’ve seen, they appear to come in several sizes, which some manufacturers distinguish with different colours.
