How to Make Your Own Penetrant/Lubricant For Rusted Nuts and Bolts

Use homemade lubricant to make rusty nuts and bolts budge.

Rusty nuts and bolts may need lubricant to move smoothly and to prevent further corrosion. You can find a variety of commercial lubricants at hardware stores, but it may be less expensive to make your own. The same homemade formula is useful for lubricating new screws when driving them into wood.

Things You'll Need

• Double boiler
• Beeswax
• Pine tar or naphtha
• Coffee can

Instructions

1. Melt 1 pound of beeswax in the top of a double boiler and remove from heat.

2. Add ¼ cup pine tar and stir the mixture until it is well-combined.

3. Pour the lubricant into a coffee can while the mixture is still melted. Put the lid on when the mixture cools and solidifies.

References

• The Folding Rule; Beeswax Screw Lubricant; February 10, 2008