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40 Weird and Wonderful Uses for WD-40

By Lou Hattersley

That can of WD-40 in the garden shed is brimming with possibilities: we all use WD-40 to loosen screws, nuts and bolts, and protect tools from moisture, but that’s just for newbies. Those in the know use WD-40 in a myriad of weird and wonderful ways.

Fans of the "water displacing" spray have been discovering new tips and tricks for WD-40 for over 50 years; and some suggestions are truly astonishing. Did you know that WD-40 is an amazing cleaning and stain remover; or that it is used by gardeners, or can be an incredible lure when fishing? WD-40 itself offers a list of other 2,000 suggested uses for WD-40, although it says you “should exercise common sense” so you follow these at your own risk.

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“All of life's problems can be solved with two things: duct tape and WD-40” a wise, but sadly, unknown, man once said. So if you’re feeling adventurous, here are the top 40 weird and wonderful uses for WD-40:

http://www.lifehacker.co.uk/2014/06/28/40-weird-wonderful-uses-wd-40
 
I had a spot light switch that was sticking and intermittent. I sprayed it with a little WD-40 and it cured THAT problem but caught on fire from the internal spark in the switch. Luckily had a rag in my hand and smothered the flamed before they caught the headliner! Aint this a fun hobby? learn sumpthin' almost everyday.
 
WD-40 is all I have ever used in my potato gun as an igniteable propellant. Only thing that works better (MORE "boom"...more range...and more SCARY) is hair spray. DD
 
WD-40 is all I have ever used in my potato gun as an igniteable propellant. Only thing that works better (MORE "boom"...more range...and more SCARY) is hair spray. DD


Acetylene and oxygen adjusted for heating is a good propellant for that weapon!
Bruce
 
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