Question for do-it-yourselfers

Betsy Iole · 11-10-2007, 11:05 PM

So, I had to have the springs on the dog door replaced. Instructions call for greasing the replacements. Can I use Crisco? No? How about Vaseline? If not, what should I ask for at Home Depot?

Dean · 11-11-2007, 04:55 AM

white lithium grease - available in a small tube

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So, I had to have the springs on the dog door replaced. Instructions call for greasing the replacements. Can I use Crisco? No? How about Vaseline? If not, what should I ask for at Home Depot?[/b]

Mikey T · 11-13-2007, 04:23 PM

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white lithium grease - available in a small tube[/b]

also apray can with nozzle. but why use such a low grade grease when a tub of high temp wheel bearing grease is so much blacker, stickier, messier and harder to clean up.

Betsy Iole · 11-13-2007, 06:34 PM

Thanks, Dean and Mike. Speaking of do-it-yourself, I have a new idea for stenciling the floor with pawprints...

Terry · 11-13-2007, 08:52 PM

I know a very simple way to do that! My technique involves a rainy day, mud, and a wet Basset! Mix them all together and open the door...

shakerag · 11-13-2007, 09:07 PM

Ms Betsy,
Mam, I would like to suggest a product for your consideration that would serve the purpose you have intended and much, much more. It is non-toxic and contains no carcinogenic substances. The product is Ballistol.
Information can be located at www.Ballistol.com. It can be purchased directly from them if you cannot buy it local to you.
Good Luck!
don

Dean · 11-14-2007, 07:00 AM

To decorate the floor, just put a towel out side the doggy door, soak the towel in paint and the houndies do the rest

Mikey T · 11-14-2007, 07:03 PM

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To decorate the floor, just put a towel out side the doggy door, soak the towel in paint and the houndies do the rest[/b]

for the reverse effect paint the floor but let the dogs in before it dries. Then you can have one room that is the mirror image of all the others , but all of then decorated with paw prints.

11-10-2007, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	So, I had to have the springs on the dog door replaced. Instructions call for greasing the replacements. Can I use Crisco? No? How about Vaseline? If not, what should I ask for at Home Depot? __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

11-13-2007, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Thanks, Dean and Mike. Speaking of do-it-yourself, I have a new idea for stenciling the floor with pawprints... __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

11-13-2007, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tiverton, RI, USA Posts: 3,525	I know a very simple way to do that! My technique involves a rainy day, mud, and a wet Basset! Mix them all together and open the door... __________________ Moe and Terry "Don't worry, be happy"

11-13-2007, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
shakerag Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ozark Mountains, Ar Posts: 245	Ms Betsy, Mam, I would like to suggest a product for your consideration that would serve the purpose you have intended and much, much more. It is non-toxic and contains no carcinogenic substances. The product is Ballistol. Information can be located at www.Ballistol.com. It can be purchased directly from them if you cannot buy it local to you. Good Luck! don __________________ If it's not a Basset, it's just a dog

11-14-2007, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Glen Moore, Pa. U.S.A. Posts: 797	To decorate the floor, just put a towel out side the doggy door, soak the towel in paint and the houndies do the rest

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