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  1. 17th May 2009, 08:18 AM #1
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    Default Lubricating worm gear in TS

    I have read in a few places in this forum and others that dust on the raising / lowering winding shaft and other drive shafts, and the worm gear, have a habit of seizing up after a short while because the lubricating oil on them collects the sawdust.

    Would it be feasible to clean all the existing lubricant off and use something a dry silicon spray lubricants such as Selleys Ezy Glide on these moving parts to prevent this?

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  3. 17th May 2009, 08:33 AM #2
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    HI JillB

    Yes sawdust will build-up on any wet lubricant.
    I have had very good results with `CRC Dry Glide`,it is more than twice the price of the Selley`s product,but IMHO it outperforms many times.
    ie; it appears to be more slippery and stays that way for a long time (Selley`s (in my experience)needs to be applied almost every time you use the equipment).
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  4. 17th May 2009, 08:53 AM #3
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    Another alternative is to use graphite powder - cheap and effective and dry (also keeps silicon away from wood which has to be a good thing for your finishing)
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