I’ve used a variety of lubricants over the years for various tools. Anything greasy collects sawdust and eventually the tool has to be disassembled and cleaned. I’d like to know what the real experts use for lubricants for:
– Clamp screws, both steel in steel and steel in aluminum.
– Vise screws and alignment bars
– Table saw rack and pinion height and angle adustments
– Cam lever for the tablesaw fence lock
– Router bearings
I’ve used high quality grease, but it picked up too much dust. Most oils did the same. I’m reluctant to use silicones due to their thin nature and finishing problems.
I used to use dry graphite film for lots of things, but I haven’t been able to find it lately. Needless to say, if I have a manual I’ll use any recommended lubricants unless they seem to have dust or lubricity problems.
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I put Dow 321 dry film lubricant on my table saw's moving parts and it seems to work well. Don't think it would be right for bearings though.
Rich
>>- Clamp screws, both steel in steel and steel in aluminum.
Furniture paste wax
>>- Vise screws and alignment bars
Furniture paste wax
>>- Table saw rack and pinion height and angle adustments
Furniture paste wax
- Cam lever for the tablesaw fence lock
Slight drop of 30 weight oil
- Router bearings
Never oiled the bearings in either of my two Freud routers. One is 10 years old, the other 5.
Furniture paste wax does not attract or hold dust. Mark Duginske and Kelly Mehler both use and recommend furniture paste wax for all low speed applications. The mechanic in the shop I waa involved with also use wax. Apply it with a toothbrush. New wax dissolves the old wax.
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