"Meat Plow" wrote in message
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On Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:55:41 +0000, Thomas G. Marshall wrote:


I have the cheapo window blinds from Borg Depot. These things are
notorious
for becomeing harder and harder to open.

Strong ratcheting sound as the spinning mechanism that the strings pull
against rub against the plastic.

How do I lube metal-on-plastic parts like that?

Certainly not a hydrocarbon based lube....that could eat the plastic,
right?
Will silicone oose out and make a mess of the string?

Try a dab of lithium, you got nothing to lose at this point.

Are you talking about the medication?