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hello.

Was just cleaning and lubing a new 7x12 as per the
mini-lathe.com site. In that site, they use lithium grease on the
dovetails and lead screws.

Isn't this a bad idea? Wont the chips stick? What lube do you
all recomend?

Thanks for any info.

jacko

They make a lubricant called white lightning for bicycle chains it has teflon
in it. The neat thing about this lubricant is that you apply it and in a few
minutes it dries. It is real slippery after it dries. Maybe this would work
for us on the leadscrew? They use this to keep dirt from sticking to the
chain links.

Scott

I may still have some in my garage and I will check the label to confiem
this..

Scott

I checked the label and it does not give ingredients. My bottle is atleast
6 years old and the stuff is still liquid form. Would that indicate if it
were wax or not. I really thought the sales person said it had teflon but
there is nothing that says it. However the properties it describes being
able to shed off dust and dirt and being self cleaning does sound like what
I'm looking for the leadscrew. I may try it out and see what happens. Any
other ideas?

Scott

ScottM015@... wrote:

They make a lubricant called white lightning for bicycle chains it has teflon
in it.

You sure about this? I just read the White lightning FAQ and it said nothing about teflon. It said it was a wax based lube.
Regards
Bob