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1. 
   RalphBarker | Dec 15, 2011 12:06pm | #1

   lube, no lube

   I'm not familiar with the model of planer you have, so I might be talking through my hat here. But, I'd check the manual and/or make contact with Jet customer service. It may well be that they are using a design that doesn't actually require a lubricant, such as a nylon or UHMW plastic bearing surface.

2. 
   swenson | Dec 15, 2011 04:06pm | #2

   silicone lube

   I sure don't know but I am usually wary of getting silicone on or near any wood that has to be finished. 

3. 
   TonyCz | Dec 31, 2011 11:56am | #3

   jig A loo

   This is a new product I came across on the central coast of California in Grover beach.  It is a silicone base product, but if used on the acme screws you should be fine. As on any tool the use of a silicone base product should be place in selected areas. On a planer or a jointer it should present no issues.   As you work any wood to the finish product, one will be sanding and any residual will be sanded off.

   If you do use this on a table surface make sure its completely dry before you place a board on it just to be safe. I am currently experimenting on my job site saw with this product on the top and so far the results are good.  On the central coast the dew can on the Bosch table saw which is aluminum, can grab the wood. This product has eliminated this,  so far so good.  

   http://www.strangenewproducts.com/2006/10/jig-loo-spray-lube.html

4. 
   BruceS | Dec 31, 2011 02:32pm | #4

   Simple is good

   An old tried and true method that still works is paraffin.    And everybody has an old candle laying about.

   And if you want to make it even better.    Melt the paraffin and add  a lot of powdered graphite and let it solidify in an appropriate mold.

   Do this in a double boiler !!!  NOT directly on a stove burner.