Machine Oil: Petrolatum in Paraffin Oil, a Non-Gumming Light Oil (Henley, 1907)

A light lubricating oil that does not gum when a machine stands idle for weeks: 1 part petrolatum to 7 parts paraffin oil, recommended for sewing machines. Source: Henley's Twentieth Century Book of Recipes (1907), p. 461. Picture: the book's recipe.

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Instructions

Mix the oil

Mix 1 part petrolatum with 7 parts paraffin oil. Ours: warm them gently together so the petrolatum dissolves, and stir until even.

Materials for this step:

Petroleum Jelly1 part

Liquid Petrolatum7 parts

Tools needed:

Saucepan

Stirring Rod

Materials

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Petroleum Jelly
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Liquid Petrolatum
7 parts
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Tools Required

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Saucepan
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Stirring Rod
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