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Re: Lubricating technic turntables
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:56:55 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Jerry Kalpin wrote:
> I have a few opinions on the lubrication issue:
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> 1. I would be wary of anything water-soluble/organic as it might grow mold
> etc and perhaps start to smell. Leave some out for a week or two and give
> it the 'nose' test before using.
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> 2. Even though silicone is clear and inert I would not use that because it
> 'creeps'. Soon, all your LEGO parts will become coated with a thin layer,
> attracting dirt. Also, it's hard to wash off. I managed a bank of silicone
> addition pumps in a plastic-molding plant and trying to keep the equipment
> clean was a major problem.
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> 3. My choice would be white lithium grease, that you can purchase in small
> tubes at an automotive supply store. Service people use it on car hinges
> because it does not do serious damage to clothing. Again, I would find a
> LEGO block and test it first to be sure that it is compatable with that plastic.
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> Regards, Jerry
For lubing up my Pneumatics, I used Permatex Super lube, A synthetic grease made
by Loctite. Seems to act like any other grease, and have not had any problems
with it.
Chris Pritchard
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> In lugnet.robotics, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> > Hey!
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> > Some lubricant's are especially made for lubricating thin latex night
> > wear that I won't mention since this is a family news station... Let's
> > just say the latex thingie is used to keep the number of kidos down.
> >
> > But I bet the clerks will wrinkle their eyebrow if you walk up to a
> > desk with not-said lubricant and a large box of LEGOs :)
> >
> > /Tobbe
> >
> > On Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:16:39 GMT, "Troy McLucas" <tmclucas@psu.edu>
> > wrote:
> > > How about a water-based lubricant instead of petroleum-based? If it's safe for
> > > latex...why not ABS? :) Use it sparingly and only as a last resort. Personally,
> > > I doubt I would use graphite. Graphite would be a little too messy for me.
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