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    ACME thread cleaning and lubricant?

    What do you all use to clean the ACME threads on your CNC machines? And also can you recommend a good lubricant to use. Thanks. This is for a foamlink FC foam cutter.


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    well as you can see this forum is very slow, try asking in the diy router forum as there is more activity there and people using acme screws
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy_cnc_router_table_machines/


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    I use a "Dry" silicone spray lube purchased at home despot...


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