Recommendations for slide lubrication?
Hi forum, What kind of lubrication do you use / recommend for use on a slide mechanism? Thanks, Dave
Forum Discussion
ScottG wrote:
Some manufacturers claim you don't need to lube them for propaganda purposes. The thing is, when you do lube them they move obviously better.
Dry lube has been the standard thing to use but I notice on my present rack and pinion type slide that it goes away within a few actuation (the gears rust).
So I'm going to try using a chain lube.
What ever the case, lubing them will make them work better and wear less. Besides, it's common sense that anytime gears work together there should be a lubricant between them.
JMHO.
Chain lube will cause dirt and grit to stick to the gears, which will accelerate wear.
Why would you not follow the manufacturer's recommendation?
