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05-17-2015, 04:45 PM #1
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What do you use to lube your threaded rod?
I have been printing on the machine for at least 10 hours now and want to lube the threaded rod. What can I purchase at Home Depot/Lowes/Ace that would work?
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05-17-2015, 08:50 PM #2
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i use 4 in 1 oil or whatever thats called... just the general oil available at lowes
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05-17-2015, 10:09 PM #3
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Sometimes Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil.
Sometimes 3-in-One Multi-Purpose Oil.
Sometimes DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant.
Whichever one is in sight and reach when my threaded rods start squeaking.
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05-18-2015, 07:01 AM #4
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I used Rem Oil (Remington Gun Oil) or Slip2000 (gun grease). You can find the Rem oil at any outdoors store, but the slip 2000 you will need to get online.
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05-18-2015, 08:56 AM #5
Also good to avoid spraying hairspray on the rods. it's basically anti-lube. (ask me how I know)
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05-18-2015, 10:25 AM #6
I found and use sewing machine oil, which is probably the same as the 4 in 1 oil I think.
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05-18-2015, 05:56 PM #7
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I use bearing packing grease from an auto parts store. It is inexpensive & will probably last me forever. This is what someone recommended I use awhile back. It is a little messy, but seems to work well & have not had to put it on very often.
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05-18-2015, 06:41 PM #8
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Thank you! I purchased some 3 in one and applied it.
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