On May 2, 11:14*pm, "SteveBell" wrote:


I recommend against using pencil lead as a lubricant. It *does* contain
graphite, but it also contains clay. (The amount of clay is what
determines the hardness.) The clay is abrasive and will not do good
things to the lock.

--
Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX USA

the clay might be hygroscopic.... which brings us back to the original
post.