lubricating jointer-planer, suggestions please

11/4/17, 8:34 PM #1

Howard Pollack
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lubricating jointer-planer, suggestions please

Howard Pollack

I have an older Robland jointer-planer. The planer table moves up and down, supported by a large central column, driven by an acme thread. It is becoming squeeky and a bit rough when I move it, clearly needing lubrication. The question is what is the appropriate lubricant for the acme thread? I'm concerned that using a grease like Lubriplate will get the thread gunked up with sawdust. Do folks have other suggestions for this purpose? Thanks.

-Howard

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11/4/17, 9:30 PM #2

Barry Irby
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Graphite dust might work.

There are several lubes out there that will work, but for the life of me I can't think of the names.

OTOH, Avoid anything that has silicone in it. A very small amount will ruin some types of finishes.

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11/5/17, 12:07 AM #3

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Howard, I've had luck with this stuff. And it works in an environment up to 842 degrees F! - just in case you work in Arizona. . Wear gloves as it is quite hard to get off your hands. Jim

LPS Dry Moly Lubricant

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11/5/17, 12:57 PM #4

Kneale Brownson
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I've had success lubing Acme threads by spraying them with TopCote, but I see it has become ridiculously expensive. Bicycle chain lubricant would be my next suggestion.

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11/5/17, 1:02 PM #5

Bill Tindall, E.TN.
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paste wax

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I took a Delta maintenance class years ago and paste wax was recommended, Johnsons for example. works for me

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11/6/17, 2:49 PM #6

Howard Pollack
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Thanks everyone!

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