Which lubricant do you prefer?

[Marcus Rinaldi]

Which lubricant do you prefer to use for maintaining your tools?
A) WD-40
B) 3-In-1 Oil
C) Silicone Spray
D) Liquid Wrench
E) Plumber's Grease

[Josh]

Marcus,
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[Gage Mc.]

i like wd-40:) :) :)

[oldslowchevy]

i like pb blaster my self but it is now listed

[Davet]

I won't post it, ...oh what the hey! ....I probably will get booted for this
but ......I just cant resist. ....No better not!

Ah…. Are we talking, what kind of lubricant we use on
our Ridged tools here tools here or what?

:confused:

[oldslowchevy]

Ridged tools

:confused:



to funny, i almost feel as if i am still in the second grade:eek:

[garager]

JB 80, I don't know if its the best out there, but it is better than WD 40.

[The Wood Meister]

For the surface of my tools, I use a spray product called Top Coat. It dries fast and you wipe it off and it's very slick and compatable with all paint products. I used to use car wax and even tried Armorall. They were slick but if any sticks to the wood, the finish will "fisheye". A real mess!!

Mark

[Newman]

For woodworking tools you want to stay away from products containing silicone - since the silicone will end up on your projects and when it comes time to apply your finish, you will be screwed...

I use WD40 for cleaning and protecting most of my hand tools.

[boytyperanma]

Astroglide isn't an option?

Second to that is WD-40

[jbergstrom]

John Lucas of Woodshopdemos.com (http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm) recommends Table-Top Lubricant :cool:
(http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=11388)

[Newman]

paraffin wax is very useful also...

[Rafael]

Nose grease is always handy.

[CWSmith]

Talking about lubricants, and not moisture protection, I use a variety of lubricants and probably don't have a particular favorite as every lubricant has it's particular advantages and disadvantages.

Probably the most used is "3 in 1" oil.

- Parafin wax on runners, slides, etc.

- 30 wt oil for coating heavier threads, not subject to saw dust

- WD-40 for moisture or condensate exposed threads, nuts, etc. and also for cleaning.

- Light mineral oil for fine threads, small motor bronze bearings, etc.

- Lithium Grease for heavier applications and weather exposed parts

- Dry graphite and other dry-type lubricants for woodworking mechanisms that are exposed to sawdust.

CWS

[Gofor]

I'll ditto CWSmith on the types but my most often used is WD-40.
I buy my WD-40 by the gallon and use it both by oil can and a spray bottle. Can't stand the price of the aerosols altho I have one can for the real tight spots. A gallon will last me several years.
Go

[Velosapien]

I protect my tools with a couple layers of rust to protect the metal underneath. :D
Ok, seriously, I have no particular preference and tend to use whatever is handy or what it better suited to what I need. WD-40, Tri-Flow, Boeshield, and and assortment of greases, whatever is best for what I need.

[smelly]

heheheh ky gelly is good for some things too.




ps couldnt resist please forgive me

[Woussko]

For me it would depend on the use. Something I do use a good bit of and for many things is GIBBS which comes in a pressurized squirt (not spray) can. It's a bit high in cost, but has been a big help. It's my #1 Loosen-Er-Upper anymore.

http://www.usalubrications.com/gibbs.html (You can read up more on it here)

[cactusman]

I use tri-flow this is a lubricant with Teflon this stuff loosens rusted hardware, frees sticky mechanisms, washes away dirt and contaminants.
I found this stuff at ace hardware
I also use slip sliding compound..this is great on the table saw
This found at woodworker's supply#909-314
this stuff is also great to lubricate dresser drawer wood slides.
it's non-toxic, inhibits rust and corrosion, attracts less dust.
I use wd-40 to remove glued labels

Cactus Man

[jbergstrom]

Hey I know... what's slicker than --- pupshit! :D

Dura-Lube in a spray can is something that works quite well on anything squeeky :)

Most people don't realize that WD40 is a solvent :eek:, it will free up sticky parts but it's no good as a lube... Once upon a time I learned the hard way as I was using it on the chain of my mountain bike, I wore that sucker out quick :rolleyes: (tweren't a cheap chain neither :p)

[Newman]

Best thing for bicycle chains is to cook them in hot wax.

[jbergstrom]

Best thing for bicycle chains is to cook them in hot wax.

Yep, found this out after a little research that time :cool:
(same research that informed me that WD40 is a solvent)

The melted wax seeps into every little crevice between the rollers etc.
The great thing about the wax is that no dirt will stick to it.
It's also nice to work on yer bike and not wind up with black greasy hands :cool: