Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lithium Grease

In a message dated 10/15/2005 2:30:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
carlcnc@... writes:

if you cut much mdf or pitchy woods,do NOT use wd40 as lube!

Carl

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Actually, NEVER use WD40 as a lube. It will actually "dry out" the natural
lubricating properties of many metals. It is designed as a cleaner/penetrant
and temporary lubricant only. I have seen machines costing as much as a
Million dollars shut down over a few months because the maint. people were
cleaning the screws and/or guide rails on them with WD40 and thought that was all
they needed in the way of lubricant. Over the past 20+ years I have been
doing industrial woodworking machinery installation, repair, service etc., plain
old 30W non-detergent motor oil or "turbine oil" ( you can often find the
"turbine oil" in small plastic squeeze applicators at auto stores or appliance
parts stores ) work the best where oiling is required.

Well, my 2 cents worth, hope that helps some.

Oh, and again, mineral spirits should cut that Lithium grease, You might
need to do some brushing but be careful, NEVER, use a steel brush, always a
brass or just stiff bristled one.

Randy A.


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