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ramasule · #1 03-11-2008, 10:54 AM

What lube / grease should I use on my linear bearing tracks?

What Lube / grease should I use on my leadscrews?

Im looking for the home depot / canadian tire solution.

Thank you for your time,

Derek L

mcyr · #2 03-11-2008, 10:45 PM

For my leadscrews I use just plain old lithium grease. A little dab does the trick.

Mike

ramasule · #3 03-11-2008, 10:46 PM

where do i get that stuff

mcyr · #4 03-11-2008, 10:50 PM

If its not at HD or Lowes, then try an auto parts store. Shouldn't cost more than a couple of bucks...at least in todays dollars.

Cartierusm · #5 03-12-2008, 02:31 AM

What kind of nuts are you using on your lead screw and what kind of linear slides, because a lot of both don't need anything and will actually hurt them, namely attracting dust and creating friction and blockage.

ramasule · #6 03-12-2008, 06:07 PM

bearing is vxb 20mm pillow block and thk slide track or something

acme 1/2 10 2 rod with delrin nuts.

Cartierusm · #7 03-12-2008, 08:03 PM

You don't need any lube on those. If you did you would gunk them up. Delrin is a teflon type of material and is slippery on it's own.

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