On Fri, 7 Sep 2012 17:59:19 +0000 (UTC), Cydrome Leader
wrote:

KenO wrote:
Recently got a used MX350 Tripod. After using it for a while noticed significant sticking in certain areas,(especially when Pan vertically).
Did a forum search but only got. "Results for tripod head lubrication in sci.electronics.repair Search all groups Results: about 0 for tripod head lubrication No results found"
Hope someone may have had a similar problem and solved it.
Am interested in any tips taking apart a camera tripod head and lubricating it.
Ken

I have no idea what a MX350 is,

http://www.amazon.com/Compact-24-5-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod/dp/B001J18RM2

but try taking it apart and wiping the
parts clean. I tend to avoid lubing up stuff like this unless it came that
way. The junk and crud from rubbing parts is usually the problem.

Agreed. You don't want the head to be sliding around on a layer of
grease. That will just make you clamp down harder on the locking
screws and eventually bend or put a dent in the mechanism. Just tear
it apart, remove the usual sand, clean well, polish, and put it back
together. You want friction, not slippage.

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