Hack Job Solutions

[Bob La Londe <none@none.com99>]

The electric strike (day lock) on the back door of my shop wasn't
working.  I could hear it click, but it wasn't releasing.  Not an
uncommon occurrence in the dusty southwest.  In the past I have taken
them apart, cleaned them and carefully lubed them with a good dry lube.

I just didn't feel like it.  I blasted the strike out with Hoppes Gun
Medic.  The strike is working great.  Now to see how long until the lube
in the Hoppes gums it up with dust and I have to clean it again.

I actually prefer Ballistol for the labeled purpose, but the local
stores only seem to stock the Hoppes in larger cans.

To be fair to the strike I don't think I have EVER cleaned it since
installing it around the end of 2014.  Sorry.  Can't tell you the brand.
  I forgot, and if I wasn't going to take it apart for a necessary
cleaning I'm sure not going to open it up just to read the name.

For their intended purpose neither clean/lube product gums things up,
but I don't leave those items on the outside of a building all day every
day either.


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