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What would you use to lubricate drawer slides
I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing),
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Ignoramus32343 wrote:
I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i It depends, grease is messy but effective. Dry silicon spray will work well on wood slides and also work on metal. I use the dry silicon on my wood tool box draws. John |
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On 2010-10-02, john wrote:
Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i It depends, grease is messy but effective. Dry silicon spray will work well on wood slides and also work on metal. I use the dry silicon on my wood tool box draws. I used bar and chain oil on one slide, seems to work decently. i |
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: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i White lithium grease, the spray can variety maybe? |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343
wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i I'd avoid grease. It's messy, and it will hold dust and grit. I'd go with silicone spray or teflon spray -- or thin strips of teflon, nylon or delrin if you can find such material. |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343
wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i I tend to grab my can of paste floor wax. Gerry :-)} London, Canada |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343
wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i ========= If these are wood slides, old time solution is to rub with a candle stub or a bar of [real] soap such as brown laundry or ivory. Grease will attract dirt/grit and is messy. You will have to clean and reapply grease or oil fairly frequently. Much less frequently with candle wax or soap. -- Unka George (George McDuffee) ............................... The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there. L. P. Hartley (1895-1972), British author. The Go-Between, Prologue (1953). |
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"Ignoramus32343" wrote in message ... I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i Bar soap or canning wax. |
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I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i beeswax -- "Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343
wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. For rollered slides, I'd go with spray white lithium. The little tube will get the liquified grease into the axle and then it will solidify. I used it at the Ford dealership for window regulator rollers, window channels, hood latches, door/hood/trunk hinges and haven't been without a can at hand for the past 30 years. Good schtuff, Maynard. -- Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. -- Plutarch |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:49:27 -0500, Ignoramus32343
wrote: On 2010-10-02, john wrote: Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i It depends, grease is messy but effective. Dry silicon spray will work well on wood slides and also work on metal. I use the dry silicon on my wood tool box draws. I used bar and chain oil on one slide, seems to work decently. Well, after finally seeing the word "friction" there, I'd recommend moly wheel bearing grease for metal-on-metal slides. I use it on my tool box drawers. (cheap, 40 y/o Crapsman box) -- Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. -- Plutarch |
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On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:50:53 -0400, Gerald Miller
wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i I tend to grab my can of paste floor wax. I noticed thatmy mailbox door is starting to catch again. It's time for the Johnson's Floor Wax application. I do it twice a year in five minutes total time. (wax it when I get my mail, wipe it when I pick up the paper later that day.) It's great on door thresholds, too. -- Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. -- Plutarch |
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On Sat, 2 Oct 2010 01:19:52 -0400, "Buerste"
wrote: "Ignoramus32343" wrote in message m... I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? Bar soap or canning wax. Bar soap is hydrophilic, wax hydrophobic. Choose well, grasshoppa. -- Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. -- Plutarch |
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On Oct 1, 10:25*pm, Ignoramus32343 ignoramus32...@NOSPAM.
32343.invalid wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i If it is wood on wood, the best solution is UHMW tape. The problem is in finding it at a reasonable cost. UHMW sheet is less expensive but more work. Dan |
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On 2010-10-02, Don Foreman wrote:
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i I'd avoid grease. It's messy, and it will hold dust and grit. I'd go with silicone spray or teflon spray -- or thin strips of teflon, nylon or delrin if you can find such material. Don, yes, I will get some teflon spray, seems to be the cleanest option. i |
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"Ignoramus32343" wrote in message ... I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i Strips of scrap Formica glued to the bottom of the drawers have worked well for us. Almost as good as the Delrin, etc., and cheaper. John |
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On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343
wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i KANO Lubricone, (dry silicone lubricant and release agent) from the makers of Kroil, sure works for me. (just a satisfied user ) As a side note, KANO Labs has quite a number of answers to lubrication problems and questions. (again, just a _very_ satisfied user) Bob rgentry at oz dot net |
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"Larry Jaques" wrote in message ... On Sat, 2 Oct 2010 01:19:52 -0400, "Buerste" wrote: "Ignoramus32343" wrote in message om... I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? Bar soap or canning wax. Bar soap is hydrophilic, wax hydrophobic. Choose well, grasshoppa. I never could tell the difference, no wonder a bar of soap lasts for years...and my jam tastes funny. |
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"Larry Jaques" wrote in message ... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. Yet, when I suggest wax you poo-poo it. YOU just wanted the glory of the perfect solution! Besides, I heard you use KY in your drawers...from that 5-gallon bucket you buy every month. |
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Buerste wrote: "Larry Jaques" wrote in message ... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. Yet, when I suggest wax you poo-poo it. YOU just wanted the glory of the perfect solution! Besides, I heard you use KY in your drawers...from that 5-gallon bucket you buy every month. He started paying for it? ;-) -- Politicians should only get paid if the budget is balanced, and there is enough left over to pay them. |
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"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message m... Buerste wrote: "Larry Jaques" wrote in message ... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. Yet, when I suggest wax you poo-poo it. YOU just wanted the glory of the perfect solution! Besides, I heard you use KY in your drawers...from that 5-gallon bucket you buy every month. He started paying for it? ;-) Well, he does get a deal...it's only been used...once. |
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Buerste wrote: "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message m... Buerste wrote: "Larry Jaques" wrote in message ... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. Yet, when I suggest wax you poo-poo it. YOU just wanted the glory of the perfect solution! Besides, I heard you use KY in your drawers...from that 5-gallon bucket you buy every month. He started paying for it? ;-) Well, he does get a deal...it's only been used...once. Some people! ;-) -- Politicians should only get paid if the budget is balanced, and there is enough left over to pay them. |
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"Wes" wrote in message ... Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i beeswax Larry says he uses earwax! |
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On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:10:59 -0500, Ignoramus6607
wrote: SNIP Don, yes, I will get some teflon spray, seems to be the cleanest option. i WHHATTTT????? You didn't get a couple of WD-40 freebies at IMTS?? Brian |
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On 2010-10-02, Brian Lawson wrote:
On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:10:59 -0500, Ignoramus6607 wrote: SNIP Don, yes, I will get some teflon spray, seems to be the cleanest option. i WHHATTTT????? You didn't get a couple of WD-40 freebies at IMTS?? Brian I got some TapMagic freebies and a free book "What men know about women", also from TapMagic. Also some Loc-Line stuff. i |
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Buerste wrote: "Wes" wrote in message ... Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i beeswax Larry says he uses earwax! That's just his excuse to chase people, with a q-tips. -- Politicians should only get paid if the budget is balanced, and there is enough left over to pay them. |
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On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:00:18 -0500, Ignoramus6607
wrote: On 2010-10-02, Brian Lawson wrote: On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:10:59 -0500, Ignoramus6607 wrote: SNIP Don, yes, I will get some teflon spray, seems to be the cleanest option. i WHHATTTT????? You didn't get a couple of WD-40 freebies at IMTS?? Brian I got some TapMagic freebies and a free book "What men know about women", also from TapMagic. Also some Loc-Line stuff. i We got the TapMAgic, but I don't recall the booklet. Is it serious, or some humour? |
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On 2010-10-02, Brian Lawson wrote:
On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:00:18 -0500, Ignoramus6607 wrote: On 2010-10-02, Brian Lawson wrote: On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:10:59 -0500, Ignoramus6607 wrote: SNIP Don, yes, I will get some teflon spray, seems to be the cleanest option. i WHHATTTT????? You didn't get a couple of WD-40 freebies at IMTS?? Brian I got some TapMagic freebies and a free book "What men know about women", also from TapMagic. Also some Loc-Line stuff. i We got the TapMAgic, but I don't recall the booklet. Is it serious, or some humour? Make one guess. i |
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On Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:52:24 -0400, "Buerste"
wrote: "Larry Jaques" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. Yet, when I suggest wax you poo-poo it. YOU just wanted the glory of the perfect solution! It's only good for wood-on-wood (porous surfaces) Tawmy me boy. Besides, I heard you use KY in your drawers...from that 5-gallon bucket you buy every month. Busted! slippery grin -- Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. -- Plutarch |
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On Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:25:44 -0400, "Buerste"
wrote: "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message om... Buerste wrote: "Larry Jaques" wrote in message ... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? I use a stick of Gulf paraffin wax on my wood-on-wood slides. Yet, when I suggest wax you poo-poo it. YOU just wanted the glory of the perfect solution! Besides, I heard you use KY in your drawers...from that 5-gallon bucket you buy every month. He started paying for it? ;-) Well, he does get a deal...it's only been used...once. Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwwwwwwwwww! -- Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. -- Plutarch |
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john wrote:
Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i It depends, grease is messy but effective. Dry silicon spray will work well on wood slides and also work on metal. I use the dry silicon on my wood tool box draws. John Paraffin, the USA type not the British type, on wood. ...lew... |
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Bar soap or canning wax. Soap tends to attract moisture, so I wouldn't use it. |
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"Lewis Hartswick" wrote in message m... Buerste wrote: Bar soap or canning wax. Soap tends to attract moisture, so I wouldn't use it. In the shower? |
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"JOHN" wrote in message ... "Ignoramus32343" wrote in message ... I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i Strips of scrap Formica glued to the bottom of the drawers have worked well for us. Almost as good as the Delrin, etc., and cheaper. John BRILLIANT !!! |
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On Oct 3, 6:08*pm, "Buerste" wrote:
"JOHN" wrote in message ... "Ignoramus32343" wrote in message m... I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i Strips of scrap Formica glued to the bottom of the drawers have worked well for us. Almost as good as the Delrin, etc., and cheaper. John BRILLIANT !!! The telescope people often use Formica for bearing surfaces. The favorite choice was Ebony Star said to have the best sliding surface. If you are going to use some Formica, it would be worth searching to see what they currently suggest. Ebony Star is no longer manufactured. Dan |
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On Oct 1, 8:25*pm, Ignoramus32343 ignoramus32...@NOSPAM.
32343.invalid wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i Used to be some stuff in a metal push tube called Door-Ez, worked for drawers, too. Check the hardware store. Otherwise, get some beeswax. Stan |
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On 10/2/2010 7:04 AM, J. Clarke wrote:
In , says... On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:25:58 -0500, Ignoramus32343 wrote: I Would like to lubricate drawer slides (friction, not ball bearing), and wanted to know what you would suggest for this purpose. It seems that grease is the way to go, but what kind? i I tend to grab my can of paste floor wax. Bowling alley wax works suprisingly well as a lubricant. A while back I got a band saw, and found that the tension knob was almost unmovable when the tension was high enough to make a 1/2" blade happy. Looked for something to lube it with that wouldn't hold sawdust, and tried the bowling-alley wax. So far that one coat has had it happy for over a year. And where does one source "bowling-alley was" ? -- I can see November from my front porch |
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