24-02-2025, 08:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 24-02-2025, 08:26 PM by Reckless Rat.)
The accepted period lubricant for felt seals was tallow, a form of beef dripping made from rendered suet. I have done mine in duck fat, which does the job. Just heat it up until it melts and leave it in the dish overnight. I guess common or garden grease will do fine, some of that stuff you have a 3lb tub of, but wipe off the excess.
The secret for your hubs is not to over-lubricate. Too much and it'll go where you don't want it.
I just use the duck fat because we often have "confit de canard" for tea, and I always ask the Mem'Sahib to save the fat. It's great for roast tatties too.
The secret for your hubs is not to over-lubricate. Too much and it'll go where you don't want it.
I just use the duck fat because we often have "confit de canard" for tea, and I always ask the Mem'Sahib to save the fat. It's great for roast tatties too.