Fuel Crusher Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 After only recently starting to concentrate on my grip (used to be a heavy strap user I'm afraid), I purchased the CoC trainer and then this week the No 1. I noticed when I use the trainer there is a creak when I crush it, not so much with the No1 but then the squeeze is a lot slower and I can't quite close it . Now my question is this, the creak is obviously friction in the spring and with friction usually being bad, it's one of the reasons free weights are better than machines, I thought of giving the spring a bit of oil. It might not make a difference to the effort required but I thought it might make the squeeze smoother. Has anybody done this or is it not the 'done' thing? although miles out of my reach would it void a No3 attempt if the gripper were oiled? Sorry if this topic is a bit lame but I was curious. FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I oil mine all the time. When they're in my basement or dorm room they get surface rust on the springs. With the new grippers they do have a creak in them, just put some WD-40 or some gun oil on them. If it affects the pressure to close it's so minimal you'll never notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Fuel Crusher, Take an old toothbrush, and lightly put some WD-40 on it. Then work it in the hole of the spring, and outside as well. This works better because you are not getting any oil/lube on the gripper handle. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarBender Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 White Lightning is supposed to be the preferred lubricant for bicycle chains, torsion springs, tools, and knives. I have never used it but I may try it in the future. The IGC may want to consider setting a standard for acceptable lubrication substances to be used on grippers and grip tools with moving parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Crusher Posted November 17, 2001 Author Share Posted November 17, 2001 Cheers people, I wasn't sure if I'd get flamed for 'trying to make em easier'. I'll give mine a quick lube before my next workout. FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Szimanski Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Hey, FC Lubing is a maintenance procedure that should be done on a regular basis. You are not making things easier; you are making things the way they are supposed to be. The momentary IP will not change. Unnecessary and varying friction will affect the ride, though. You might find it a distraction, too. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kINGPIN Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Give the gripper a squeeze as you put the oil on as this opens up the springs a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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