Dave Hinz wrote:
On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 10:32:01 -0400, FredSmith wrote:

Also, use a little WD40 on the blade. If you're going to buy a blade,
get one of the non-ferrous ones.


Why would you put a water-displacing compound on the blade?
Why would you put WD-40, which attracts dust and turns to gum, on
anything?

Because it's convenient and it works.
Kerosene also works, IIRC, but how many of us keep it around in a squirt
can?